Objective: The aim of this study was to present myringoplasty case results in our department. Different factors were studied to confirm their prognostic value. Materials and methods: A total of 126 myringoplasties from 2006 until 2010 were reviewed, collecting patient-related details, descriptions of the anatomical defect and the most interesting surgical aspects. Results: Subtotal perforations...

The purpose of closure of small dry tympanic membrane perforations is to restore the continuity of the tympanic membrane in order to improve hearing and decrease the incidence of middle ear infections. Small and cost effective procedures like Chemical Cauterization and Fat Plug Myringoplasty have been found to be effective in healing small central perforations with significant hearing improveme...

LITERATURE REVIEW A literature review was performed in PubMed from January 1, 1900 to January 1, 2013. There were 4,969 studies identified using the search terms “tympanoplasty” or “myringoplasty.” Only papers in English were reviewed. To avoid confusion in the nomenclature, we define office-based myringoplasty as a transcanal procedure performed without sedation or general anesthesia and witho...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To determine whether the presence of aural discharge at the time of surgery adversely affects the success rate of myringoplasty operations. STUDY DESIGN Case series comparing the success rate of surgery in active and inactive ears. METHODS Data pertaining to 268 operations involving repair of the tympanic membrane without ossiculoplasty carried out in Edinburgh, United...

Introduction Eustachian tube dysfunction is very common and is the predominant cause of otitis media with effusion. Negative middle ear pressure generated by Eustachian tube dysfunction can cause deformation of the collagen layer in the ear drum. Collagen becomes stretched and looses its orderly array. Over time, deep retraction pockets form. If left untreated, the tympanic membrane becomes pro...

Abstract Background Endoscopic myringoplasty allows full visualization of the external ear canal, tympanic membrane, and middle without need to reposition patient’s head. The endoscope accessing hidden areas structures not properly viewed by microscope such as sinus tympani, facial recess, hypotympanum. It also provides sharp, magnified image shortens duration surgery. postoperative pain morbid...