[Tympanosclerosis. I: proposed anatomical-surgical classification]

Tyrnpanosclerosis continues to be a clinically and pathogenically controversial topic. The options for dealing with it range from a conservative approach using hearing aids to surgery. With a view to justifying our therapeutic criteria, 29 cases of tympanosclerosis, out of a total of 200 surgical operations for otorrhea, were reviewed. An anatormical-surgical classification was established for use in approaching specific therapy for each particular case.