CH 13: Part II

surgery with the use of a microscope

incision into the eardrum

surgical repair of the external ear

excision of the stapes to correct otosclerosis

vein graft of a scarred tympanic membrane to improve sound conduction

an internal or external device that improves/substitutes natural hearing

external amplifying device to improve hearing- improves collection of sound

electronic device implanted in the cochlea that provides sound perception to patients with nerve/hearing loss

irrigation of teh external ear canal

introduction of medicated solution into the external ear canal