Perforated tympanic membrane Flashcards by Tara Singh | Brainscape

Q

What is he most common cause?

A

infection

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what can it lead to?

A

hearing loss

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Mx

A

no treatment in majority - will heal itself 6-8 weeks, avoid water

Abx

Myringoplasty - if it doesn’t heal by itself

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