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.
Specifics. 1  Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery) 2  Ear Injury (Merck & Co., Inc.) 3  Ear Tumors (Merck & Co., Inc.) 4  Earwax and Care (American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery) 5  Earwax Blockage (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)