Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tympanoplasty

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.)

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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.)

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1 entry terms
  • Tympanoplasties

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

repair of tympanic membrane perforation = MYRINGOPLASTY

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66(64)

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  1. E04w.580.450.873w

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WV 225

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tympanoplasty. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014433. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014433
  2. Tympanoplasty. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tympanoplasty
  3. Tympanoplasty. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9363646