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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures > Otologic Surgical Procedures > Tympanoplasty

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Tympanoplasty  

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Note

  • repair of tympanic membrane perforation = MYRINGOPLASTY

Scope note

  • Surgical reconstruction of the hearing mechanism of the middle ear, with restoration of the drum membrane to protect the round window from sound pressure, and establishment of ossicular continuity between the tympanic membrane and the oval window. (Dorland, 28th ed.)

History note

  • 66(64)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014433

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