Inferior Flap Tympanoplasty: A Novel Technique for Anterior Perforation Closure
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
To report a novel tympanoplasty modification for anterior tympanic membrane perforation closure.
Materials and Methods.
A prospective study on 13 patients who underwent inferior tympanoplasty between December 2008 and May 2011 was carried out.
In our technique, an inferior rather than a posterior flap is raised and the graft is laid from the inferior direction to obtain better access to the anterior part of the tympanic membrane perforation and provide better support.
Results.
A total of 13 patients underwent the novel inferior tympanoplasty technique with a mean age of 33 years.
Six patients had undergone tympanoplasties and/or mastoidectomies in the past, 3 in the contralateral ear.
A marginal perforation was observed in 3 cases, total perforation in 2 and subtotal in 1 case.
The mean preoperative pure-tone average was 40.4 dB (10 to 90 dB), compared to 26.5 dB (10 to 55 dB) postoperatively.
All perforations were found to be closed but one (92.3% success rate).
Conclusions.
The inferior tympanoplasty technique provides a favorable outcome in terms of tympanic membrane closure and hearing improvement for anterior perforations, even in difficult and complex cases.
It is based on a well-known technique and is easy to implement.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gavriel, Haim& Eviatar, Ephraim. 2013. Inferior Flap Tympanoplasty: A Novel Technique for Anterior Perforation Closure. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005055
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gavriel, Haim& Eviatar, Ephraim. Inferior Flap Tympanoplasty: A Novel Technique for Anterior Perforation Closure. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005055
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gavriel, Haim& Eviatar, Ephraim. Inferior Flap Tympanoplasty: A Novel Technique for Anterior Perforation Closure. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005055
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005055