Tympanic membrane repair is usually recommended for patients after the age of 50 when non-surgical treatments have failed. It also depends on your health.
Tympanic membrane repair is mainly indicated for patients with perforated eardrums, or those suffering from chronic suppurative otitis media or traumatic perforation of the eardrum.
After the age of 50, when conservative treatments are less effective or when recurrent infections persist, tympanoplasty can be performed to improve the prognosis.
Patients in need of tympanic membrane repair should take into account their own health conditions and illnesses, ask their doctor for advice, and undergo surgery if their health permits.
After surgery, patients should follow the doctor’s instructions to keep the ear clean and dry, and avoid scratching the ear canal to avoid secondary infection. Swimming, or blowing or sneezing hard should be avoided for a short period of time. Regular checkups are needed so that you can see how the ear is recovering.
Eardrum perforation is often accompanied by inflammation of the middle ear or the presence of cholesteatoma, it is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention and active treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor, so as to avoid delays in the condition.