Tympanic membrane perforation in adults

How to manage, when to refer

Michael C. Ott Dr Ott is a fellow in the department of pulmonary medicine, and Dr Lundy is a consultant in the department of otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida.Correspondence[email protected]

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Larry B. Lundy Dr Ott is a fellow in the department of pulmonary medicine, and Dr Lundy is a consultant in the department of otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida.

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Tympanic membrane perforations have diverse causes and range in scope from simple and self-limited to complex and destructive. Some situations call for urgent referral, while others require only conservative care. Drs Ott and Lundy discuss how to evaluate and treat this common condition to minimize the risk of hearing loss and other complications.

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