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The Ear -Q – Operative Terms & A – Meaning
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| microsurgery | surgery with the use of a microscope used on delicate tissue, such as the ear |
| myringotomy | incision into the eardrum, most often for insertion of a small polyethylene (PE) tube to keep the canal open and prevent fluid buildup, such as occurs in otitis media |
| otoplasty | surgical repair of the external ear |
| stapedectomy | excision of the stapes to correct otosclerosis |
| tympanoplasty | vein graft of a scarred tympanic membrane to improve sound conduction |