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Myringosclerosis
Tympanosclerosis is a condition caused by Hyaline, hyalinization and subsequent calcification of subepithelial connective tissue of the Eardrum, tympanic membrane and middle ear, sometimes resulting in a detrimental effect to hearing. Signs and symptoms Myringosclerosis rarely causes any symptoms. Tympanosclerosis, on the other hand, can cause significant hearing loss or chalky, white patches on the middle ear or tympanic membrane. Causes The aetiology for tympanosclerosis is not extensively understood. There are several probable factors which could result in the condition appearing, including: *Long term otitis media (or 'glue ear') *Insertion of a tympanostomy tube. If aspiration is performed as part of the insertion, the risk of tympanosclerosis occurring increases. Risk also increases if a larger tube is used, or if the procedure is repeated. *Atherosclerosis *There is ongoing research as to whether or not cholesteatoma is associated with tympanosclerosis. If there is an associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ENT Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology ( , abbreviated ORL and also known as otolaryngology, otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ORL–H&N or OHNS), or ear, nose, and throat (ENT)) is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck. Doctors who specialize in this area are called otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT surgeons or physicians. Patients seek treatment from an otorhinolaryngologist for diseases of the ear, Human nose, nose, throat, base of skull, base of the skull, head, and neck. These commonly include functional diseases that affect the senses and activities of eating, drinking, speaking, breathing, swallowing, and hearing. In addition, ENT surgery encompasses the surgical management of cancers and benign tumors and reconstruction of the head and neck as well as plastic surgery of the face, scalp, and neck. Etymology The term is a combination of Neo-Latin classic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
