Tetanus is caused by an infection with the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, saliva, dust, and manure. The bacteria generally enter through a break in the skin such as a cut or puncture wound by a contaminated object.
Confidence votes 20.9K. Types of ear surgery include stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, myringotomy and ear tube surgery, ear surgery to repair a perforated eardrum, cochlear implants, and tumor removal.  Minor edit? Save Cancel.
The surgical speciality concerned with the study of the structure, function and disorders of the ears and the treatment of ear disease. (Å-tol'Å-jÄ) The branch of medical science concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the ear and related structures.