Perforated tympanic membrane Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of perforated membrane?
A
Infection
2
Q
What are 2 other causes of a perforated tympanic membrane?
A
- Barotrauma
- Direct trauma
3
Q
What are the risk factors of a perforated tympanic membrane?
A
- Hearing loss
- Increasing the risk of otitis media
4
Q
What is the most common management of perforated tympanic membrane?
A
no treatment is needed in the majority of cases as the tympanic membrane will usually heal after 6-8 weeks. It is advisable to avoid getting water in the ear during this time
5
Q
When with antibiotics be prescribed in management?
A
it is common practice to prescribe antibiotics to perforations which occur following an episode of acute otitis media
6
Q
When may myringoplasty be performed?
A
myringoplasty may be performed if the tympanic membrane does not heal by itself
