Myringoplasty
What is Myringoplasty?
Myringoplasty is a specialised surgical procedure that repairs a perforation (hole) in the eardrum to improve a patient’s hearing ability and prevent water from entering the middle ear, which can cause infections.
During the surgery, an ENT surgeon would gently access the eardrum through the ear canal. Depending on the size of the perforation, the hole would be repaired by placing a graft, usually made with tissues taken from the skin near the ear.
This procedure is performed under general anaesthesia, and is considered a Day Surgery procedure.
What is the Success Rate of Myringoplasty?
The success rate of myringoplasty varies according to the individual but is generally high. Most ENT surgeons successfully close the perforation in the eardrum on the first attempt.
What are the Potential Side Effects of Myringoplasty?
Possible side effects of myringoplasty include temporary hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and blocked sensation in the ears during recovery. There is also a small risk of infection which may impair healing. However, serious complications are rare. Most patients do not experience significant side effects.
When should you see an ENT specialist in Singapore?
Please consult an ENT specialist if you are suffering from any ear, nose, or throat symptoms. It is also advisable to visit an ENT doctor if you experience persistent mouth breathing due to a chronic blocked nose or encounter snoring issues.
Dr Ker Liang sees adults and children for general ENT conditions and provides comprehensive management in a broad range of Ear, Nose, and Throat, as well as Head and Neck conditions. She has a special interest in treating throat and voice conditions, including persistent sore throat, voice issues, snoring, and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).
Medical Teaching
Assistant Professor Ker Liang has a passion for teaching and is an Assistant Professor with NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (YLLSOM). As the NUS-NUH Otolaryngology Department Undergraduate Medical Director, Dr Ker Liang supervises the training of medical students from YLLSOM, NUS. She is actively involved
in the training of postgraduate junior doctors and residents in the Head and Neck Surgery department. She was conferred with an Undergraduate Teaching Award by the National University Health System in 2016 for her outstanding efforts as an Otolaryngology educator.
Medical Teaching
Assistant Professor Ker Liang has a passion for teaching and is an Assistant Professor with NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (YLLSOM). As the NUS-NUH Otolaryngology Department Undergraduate Medical Director, Dr Ker Liang supervises the training of medical students from YLLSOM, NUS. She is actively involved
in the training of postgraduate junior doctors and residents in the Head and Neck Surgery department. She was conferred with an Undergraduate Teaching Award by the National University Health System in 2016 for her outstanding efforts as an Otolaryngology educator.
