Question

Widening of the cartilaginous part of the extra auditory canal called.

• A. Otoplasty
• B. Myringoplasty
• C. Tympanoplasty
• D. Meatoplasty

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The widening of the cartilaginous part of the extra auditory canal is referred to as Meatoplasty. This surgical procedure involves enlarging the meatus, the opening of the ear canal, to improve ear drainage or access during ear surgeries. It is crucial in managing certain ear conditions and is distinct from other procedures such as:

• Otoplasty: Primarily for correcting deformities or defects of the pinna (external ear).
• Myringoplasty: Repair of the tympanic membrane (eardrum without ossicular reconstruction).
• Tympanoplasty: Surgical reconstruction of the middle ear hearing mechanism, including repair of the eardrum and middle ear bones.