Several factors can cause a hole or tear in the eardrum. This includes head trauma, ear infections, loud noises or sounds near the ear, or foreign particles inside the ear. A rupture can cause ear pain, ringing in the ears, nausea, spinning sensation, and hearing loss when a rupture occurs. Our five office locations offer treatment to repair the perforation. This includes the placement of a patch over the hole, or if that method is not adequate, we also provide surgery.

How the Procedure Works

In some cases, eardrum perforation will heal on its own within a few weeks. If that doesn’t occur, medical intervention will be necessary to stop your symptoms. 

The first step will be an evaluation with one of our experienced providers. They will examine your ear to look for signs of tearing and may run some tests to determine the cause of the perforation. 

If the provider determines that treatment is necessary, they first try to use the patch method. A chemical treatment is first applied to the hole to promote healing, and then the patch is used to seal it. Patches may need to be re-applied during the healing process. If the patch method is unsuccessful, there is an outpatient surgical procedure that can be performed. The surgery uses a small graft of tissue to repair the hole.

Who Can Benefit from Eardrum Perforation Repair?

Patients who can benefit from our eardrum perforation repair services are those who have:

  • A recently ruptured eardrum
  • Chronic eardrum ruptures 
  • Tried the patch method but are now looking for an alternative treatment 

Eardrum Perforation Treatment Benefits 

Eardrum perforation can cause side effects that may interfere with your daily life. While some perforations may heal on their own, our treatment provides an immediate end to symptoms rather than waiting for the natural healing process to begin.

The symptoms of an eardrum perforation may include nausea, pain, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss in some cases. Our treatment methods can help stop these side effects quickly, with minimal downtime.

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Your Treatment With Florida ENT Associates

Throughout our time in South Florida, we’ve continued to grow. Today we have a network of providers and 5 locations. Our dedicated team of professionals has made it their mission to provide quality, comprehensive ENT care to each patient that visits. This is achieved through:

Providing Patient-Centered Care

Each appointment includes one-on-one care with one of our highly-trained physicians, ensuring each of your symptoms receives the time and attention they deserve.

A Network of Highly Trained Physicians

With a network of skilled physicians, we’ve ensured we’re prepared to help address a wide range of ENT symptoms and conditions at each of our five locations.

Continuity of Care

Our staff strives for care that provides you with lasting relief from the symptoms that get in the way of doing what you love.

Offering the Security of a Community Staple

After helping patients across Florida for many years, and are proud to be members of the community.

Who is a Candidate? 

Patients who have a hole or tear in their eardrums are candidates for treatment. Other candidates have tried other treatment methods unsuccessfully and are now looking for alternatives, including surgery.

It is essential to understand the signs of eardrum perforation, as you may not realize that is the cause of your symptoms. If you are experiencing ear pain, our staff can evaluate your ears, and no matter the outcome, recommend a course of treatment.

Your Eardrum Perforation Treatment 

If the patch method is being used, a chemical substance will first be applied to the edges of the tear to help jumpstart healing. Next, a small patch will be applied to seal the hole. Once this is complete, patients can resume their regular activities while ensuring the ear remains clean and dry.

Patches may need to be reapplied until the hole has fully healed. For patients who need surgical intervention, the procedure uses a small tissue graft to patch the hole. 

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Eardrum Perforation Repair FAQs

Do I have to stay at the hospital overnight for surgery?

No. Because the surgery is outpatient, you will be able to go home after the procedure.

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