Microscopic Ear Surgeries
Microscopic Ear Surgery is a highly precise technique performed using an operating microscope to treat various conditions of the ear, eardrum, and middle ear. It allows surgeons to magnify delicate structures, ensuring accurate diagnosis, minimal trauma, faster recovery, and better hearing outcomes.
What Are Microscopic Ear Surgeries?
Microscopic ear surgeries involve using a high-resolution operating microscope to perform delicate procedures inside the ear. These surgeries help treat chronic ear infections, eardrum perforations, hearing loss due to middle ear problems, cholesteatoma, and otosclerosis. Because of enhanced visibility, the procedure is safe, minimally invasive, and highly successful.
Types of Microscopic Ear Surgeries
1. Myringoplasty
Repair of a perforated eardrum to improve hearing and prevent recurrent ear infections.
2. Tympanoplasty
Reconstruction of the eardrum and middle ear structures to restore hearing function.
3. Mastoidectomy
Removal of infected or damaged mastoid bone cells, often used to treat chronic infections and cholesteatoma.
4. Stapedectomy
A surgery performed for otosclerosis where the stapes bone is replaced with a prosthesis to improve hearing.
5. Ossiculoplasty
Reconstruction or replacement of the tiny middle ear bones (ossicles) to restore sound conduction.
6. Cholesteatoma Surgery
Removal of abnormal skin growth inside the ear to prevent hearing loss, infection, and complications.
Symptoms That May Require Microscopic Ear Surgery
Common Causes
Treatments Offered Through Microscopic Ear Surgery
Microscopic ear surgery helps restore hearing, eliminate infection, repair ear structures, and prevent long-term complications such as brain infections or permanent hearing loss. Treatment is planned based on the diagnosis, extent of damage, and patient's overall health.
Prevention & Ear Care Tips
Why Choose Dr. Shrekha Padmakshan?
With extensive experience in ENT and microscopic ear surgeries, Dr. Shrekha Padmakshan offers: