How should I keep the ear dry while showering?

Place a cotton ball lightly coated with petroleum jelly over the ear canal entrance during bathing. Full immersion is permitted only after specialist confirmation.

Does tympanoplasty leave visible scars?

Transcanal approaches leave no external scars. Postauricular approaches are placed within the natural skin crease behind the ear and heal virtually invisibly.

When can I fly after ear surgery?

Due to cabin pressure shifts, air travel is generally avoided for 4 to 6 weeks post-surgery.

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Ear & hearing surgery

Tympanoplasty in Prishtina — eardrum repair & hearing restoration

Microsurgical closure of perforated eardrums, cure of chronic ear drainage, and reconstruction of middle ear hearing mechanisms.

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About the procedure: Tympanoplasty

Tympanoplasty is the microsurgical repair of a perforated tympanic membrane (eardrum) and, when needed, the reconstruction of sound-conducting ossicles. Chronic perforations expose the middle ear to water and bacteria, causing recurrent foul discharge and conductive hearing loss. At Novus ORL, procedures are performed under advanced surgical microscopes using the patient's own natural graft tissue (fascia or perichondrium) for durable, permanent closure.

Clinical indications: when is surgery needed?

Persistent tympanic membrane perforation failing to close after 2–3 months
Recurrent ear discharge following water exposure during bathing or swimming
Conductive hearing loss caused by eardrum defect or ossicular discontinuity
Chronic otitis media without cholesteatoma requiring middle ear sanitization
Desire to swim and shower freely without fear of ear infection

Key patient benefits & outcomes

High anatomical closure success rate exceeding 90–95%
Substantial hearing threshold gain and acoustic clarity
Definitive end to recurrent ear infections and discharge
Water freedom and swim confidence once fully healed

Surgical procedure step-by-step

1. Audiometric & microscopic exam

High-magnification ear inspection, pure-tone audiometry, and tympanometry to quantify hearing loss.

2. Microsurgical approach

Conducted transcanally through the ear canal or via a hidden incision behind the ear.

3. Natural autologous graft placement

Harvesting a micro-thin piece of fascia or perichondrium placed as an underlay framework.

4. Resorbable support packing

Placement of biodegradable gelatin sponge to support the graft during natural epithelialization.

Post-operative recovery timeline

Days 1 – 3

Mild discomfort easily managed with over-the-counter analgesics. Muffled hearing due to ear packing.

Weeks 1 – 2

Strict water protection with petroleum jelly cotton during showering. External dressing removal at clinic.

Weeks 4 – 6

Dissolution of internal packing, full graft integration, and noticeable hearing improvement.

Months 2 – 3

Follow-up audiogram confirming hearing gain and clearance for swimming.

Frequently asked clinical questions

In the vast majority of cases, closing the eardrum and stabilizing ossicles significantly restores conductive hearing loss and eliminates acoustic dampening.

Need a consultation for Tympanoplasty?

Contact our surgical board in Prishtina for complete diagnostic evaluation and tailored surgical planning.

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