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.
Here's a look at common types of bariatric surgery: 1  Roux-en-Y (roo-en-y). This is a type of gastric bypass surgery, and is the most common method of gastric bypass. 2  Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. This is another type of gastric bypass surgery. 3  Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB).