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Tympanoplasty MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Tympanoplasty
Tree Number(s)
E04.580.450.873
Unique ID
D014433
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014433
Annotation
repair of tympanic membrane perforation = MYRINGOPLASTY
Scope Note
Surgical reconstruction of the hearing mechanism of the middle ear, with restoration of the drum membrane to protect the round window from sound pressure, and establishment of ossicular continuity between the tympanic membrane and the oval window. (Dorland, 28th ed.)
NLM Classification #
WV 225
See Also
Myringoplasty
Public MeSH Note
66
History Note
66(64)
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1997/06/20
Tympanoplasty Preferred
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