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myringoplasty

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my·rin·go·plas·ty (m-rngg-plst)
n.
Surgical repair of a damaged tympanic membrane.
myringoplasty
[miring′gōplas′tē]
Etymology: L, myringa + Gk, plassein, to mold
surgical repair of perforations of the eardrum with a tissue graft, performed to correct hearing loss. The openings in the eardrum are enlarged, and the grafting material is sutured over them. Topical antibiotics are applied, then a packing of absorbable gelatin sponge to hold the graft in position. After surgery an antihistamine with an ephedrine derivative is given. The nurse keeps the outer ear clean and dry. Debris is removed by gentle suctioning about 12 days after surgery. See also myringotomy, tympanoplasty.
myringoplasty [mĭ-ring´go-plas″te]
surgical reconstruction of the tympanic membrane.
myringoplasty
ENT An operation in which the reconstructive procedure is limited to repair of a tympanic membrane perforation
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