The eardrum is delicate and can be torn perforated easily most often by an infection of the middle ... from your middle ear. The eardrum, also called the tympanic membrane, is involved in ...

TM perforation/acute otorrhea (19 ears) occurred in 18 (6%) of the 294 AOM episodes; all but 1 was a unilateral perforation; intact TMs were recorded in 276 AOM episodes.

There was a significant association between tympanic-membrane perforation and loss of consciousness (relative risk, 2.76; 95% confidence interval, 1.91 to 3.97).

Q: Which doctor should I consult for tympanic membrane perforation? A: You should consult your primary physician who willtake your medical history and based on your symptoms decide the course ...

Acute otitis media is not associated with otorrhea as a presenting sign. It is a complication of tympanic membrane perforation and may be associated with short-term hearing loss. Usually ...

Around 90% of patients with a cholesteatoma will have a perforated tympanic membrane. However, this may be difficult to see due to discharge.Therefore microsuction can be very helpful in diagnosis.