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Microear Surgery
What is Microear Surgery?
Microear surgery uses a binocular operating microscope to perform delicate procedures inside the ear canal and middle ear. It encompasses tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty, and mastoidectomy.
Common Symptoms & Indications
- Persistent hearing loss
- Chronic ear discharge
- Ear pain that does not resolve
- Feeling of fullness in the ear
- Recurrent ear infections
Dr. Dhar's Approach
High-magnification microscopic intervention targeting the tympanic membrane and ossicular chain. Dr. Dhar tailors the surgical approach based on pre-operative CT temporal bone findings.
What to Expect
Usually performed under general anaesthesia. Short hospital stay of 1–2 days. Hearing improvement may be noticeable within 4–6 weeks post-operatively.