Traumatic perforation of the tympanic membrane.
Traumatic perforations of the tympanic membrane are not uncommon injuries. The various etiologies of this injury along with the appropriate evaluation will be discussed. The goal of this review is to enhance the nonotolaryngologist's knowledge of this condition and its treatment.
Tulane Medical Center, Dept of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, New Orleans.
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D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000293:injuries*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy