| The cartilage is considered to provide good re-enforcement for the healing tympanic membrane. |
| Cerumen removal is essential for visualization of the tympanic membrane, and some type of curette should be used to remove cerumen. |
| Swabbing a specimen should only be performed if the tympanic membrane has ruptured. |
| The remainder underwent Type III tympanoplasty with the tympanic membrane placed directly over the stapes suprastructure. |
| Clearance of the obstruction showed that the tympanic membrane was compressed against the promontory. |
| However, this resolution frequently required myringotomy or followed spontaneous perforation of the tympanic membrane. |
