Tympanoplasty in Ranchi
Surgical repair of a perforated eardrum, often with middle-ear reconstruction when required, to help create a dry, safe ear and improve hearing where possible.
What is tympanoplasty?
Tympanoplasty is an operation to repair a hole or defect in the eardrum. It may also include repair or reconstruction of the tiny hearing bones in the middle ear when they are damaged. The goals are to create a dry, stable ear and improve hearing where possible.
When is tympanoplasty considered?
- Persistent eardrum perforation that does not heal on its own.
- Repeated ear discharge through a perforation.
- Conductive hearing loss related to eardrum or ossicular damage.
- Water entering the middle ear repeatedly because of a perforation.
- Chronic middle-ear disease after infection is controlled.
- Need for reconstruction after previous ear surgery.
Symptoms of eardrum perforation or chronic middle-ear disease
Common symptoms
- Reduced hearing.
- Repeated ear discharge.
- Ear fullness or discomfort.
- Water-related infections.
- Tinnitus in some patients.
Seek prompt review if
- There is severe pain with fever.
- Sudden hearing deterioration occurs.
- Vertigo develops.
- Facial weakness appears.
- There is foul-smelling persistent discharge.
How is the ear evaluated before tympanoplasty?
Evaluation may include otoscopic, microscopic or endoscopic examination of the ear, hearing tests such as pure-tone audiometry and, in selected cases, imaging if deeper disease is suspected. Active infection is usually treated before elective repair.
What may be repaired during tympanoplasty?
A tissue graft is used to close the perforation and reconstruct the tympanic membrane.
The tiny hearing bones may be repaired or reconstructed if they are damaged.
Cartilage may be used in selected cases where additional graft strength is desirable.
Selected perforations may be repaired through the ear canal using an endoscope.
A microscope is used to provide magnified access during reconstruction.
Tympanoplasty may be combined with mastoid surgery when chronic disease extends beyond the middle ear.
Your tympanoplasty journey
Local or general anaesthesia may be used depending on the case, age and surgical approach.
The eardrum is approached through the ear canal or through a small incision around the ear.
The edges of the perforation are prepared for grafting.
A graft is positioned to reconstruct the eardrum.
Ossicular reconstruction may be performed if indicated.
Ear packing may be placed and postoperative observation begins.
Will tympanoplasty improve hearing?
Many patients experience hearing improvement when the perforation is closed and the hearing bones are functioning or successfully reconstructed. However, the degree of improvement depends on middle-ear damage, ossicular condition, inner-ear function and previous infections or surgery.
The first goal is a safe, dry ear. Hearing improvement is important but cannot be guaranteed in every case.
Before tympanoplasty
- ENT examination and documentation of perforation size and site.
- Pure-tone audiometry or other hearing tests.
- Treatment of active ear infection before surgery where possible.
- Review of previous ear surgeries.
- Pre-anaesthesia assessment if general anaesthesia is planned.
- Blood tests and medication review as advised.
- Discussion of expected hearing outcome and water precautions.
Recovery after tympanoplasty
Early recovery
A blocked-ear sensation, mild discomfort, temporary imbalance or blood-stained discharge can occur. Hearing may initially seem reduced because of packing and swelling.
Longer-term recovery
The graft needs several weeks to heal. Hearing is usually assessed later after swelling and packing have resolved.
Protecting the repaired eardrum
- Keep the ear dry until the surgeon confirms healing.
- Use drops and medicines exactly as prescribed.
- Avoid forceful nose blowing.
- Sneeze with the mouth open if advised.
- Avoid swimming until cleared.
- Avoid inserting earbuds or objects into the ear.
- Attend scheduled dressing, packing-removal and hearing-review visits.
What risks should patients understand?
Possible complications include failure of the graft to heal, recurrent perforation, infection, persistent hearing loss, worsening hearing, tinnitus, dizziness, taste disturbance, facial nerve injury and the possible need for revision surgery. Serious complications are uncommon but should be discussed before surgery.
Understanding tympanoplasty cost
Final cost depends on simple eardrum repair versus ossicular reconstruction, graft material, endoscopic or microscopic approach, anaesthesia, room category and length of stay.
Get exact estimateCoverage depends on diagnosis, medical necessity, reconstruction requirements, policy or scheme rules, empanelment and pre-authorisation.
Why choose Hopewell for tympanoplasty?
Diagnosis, hearing testing, surgery and follow-up are coordinated within one service.
Eardrum and ossicular condition are assessed before surgery.
The approach can be selected according to perforation and anatomy.
Structured peri-operative monitoring and surgical safety.
Follow-up includes graft healing and hearing assessment.
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Meet the ENT specialist
Dr XXX
ENT & Ear Surgery • Hopewell Hospital, Ranchi
Clinical focus may include tympanoplasty, chronic ear disease, mastoidectomy, hearing restoration, ossicular reconstruction and ENT surgery.
Frequently asked questions
The main goal is to close the eardrum perforation, reduce recurrent infection and improve hearing where possible.
Persistent ear discharge or a perforated eardrum?
Book an ENT consultation with Dr XXX to review your hearing test and understand whether tympanoplasty or another ear procedure is appropriate.
*Procedure time, hospital stay and recovery are indicative and vary by individual clinical condition. This page is for patient education and does not replace medical consultation.