Ear tube surgery, or tympanostomy surgery, aims to reduce chronic fluid buildup behind the eardrums. This can reduce the frequency of middle ear infections. It may also improve hearing. Ear tube ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Ear tube surgery involves making a small cut in the eardrum and inserting a synthetic tube.An adult might need ear tubes placed to help treat ...

Prof Mashudu Tshifularo, Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat studies, ENT) at the University of Pretoria who pioneered the world's first middle ear transplant using 3D ...

Your ears do more than hear. They help you balance, communicate, and stay connected to the world around you. Otology focuses on your ears, especially the middle and inner ear. Your outer ear is the ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...

Otoplasty is a type of cosmetic surgery involving the ears. During otoplasty, a plastic surgeon can adjust the size, positioning, or shape of your ears. Some people choose to have otoplasty to correct ...

Being born without a fully-formed ear impacts not only hearing, but it can diminish a child's self esteem. But, thanks to a pioneering new procedure and a mom with a big heart, kids born without an ...

Leveraging machine learning and cutting-edge imaging, USC students and otolaryngology professor pioneer new methods for detecting middle ear diseases University of Southern California Understanding ...