The extent of damage to the eardrum determines which type would be assigned for the tympanic repair, or tympanoplasty. List the types and the level of damage repair that would need to be performed for the type given


Type I-Tympanic membrane, which includes graft or cauterization (for all types)
Type II-Tympanic membrane and malleus
Type III-Tympanic membrane, malleus, and incus
Type IV-Tympanic membrane, malleus, incus, and stapes
Type V-Same as Type IV but footplate of stapes included as well

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