title: Emergency repair of traumatic drum tears.
abstract: Tympanic membrane tears have been found in about 20% of casualties in modern combat (war of October 1973). Repair of the tears that do not seem to have the optimal chances for spontaneous healing should be undertaken during the first few days of trauma. This prompts healing, prevents complications, and obviates the need for future intervention.
mesh_terms: D004534:Egypt; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008887:Military Medicine; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery