Description
There are many operations where the perimeter of the tympanic membrane (eardrum) is blocked from view due to the shape of the ear canal. If it can be shown that the dimensions of the tympanic membrane are predictable, that information could help surgeons in improving the planning and performance of ear canal and eardrum operations. While performing ear canal surgery (meatoplasty), with patients under general anesthesia, Dr. Hetzler will measure tympanic membrane dimensions with a paper micro-ruler for the purpose of the study.
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