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Simple underlay myringoplasty.

M Sakagami1, R Yuasa, Y Yuasa

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo, Japan. msakaga@hyo-med.ac.jp

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|December 15, 2006
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Simple underlay myringoplasty, a minimally invasive technique using fibrin glue, achieved a high eardrum closure rate of 95.7% in 391 patients. This effective procedure shows promising results for perforated eardrums.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Perforated eardrums are a common condition requiring surgical repair.
  • Myringoplasty aims to close tympanic membrane perforations and restore hearing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate the efficacy of simple underlay myringoplasty, a common procedure in Japan.
  • To assess the outcomes and complication rates of this surgical technique.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 391 patients with perforated eardrums underwent simple underlay myringoplasty between 2000 and 2004.
  • The procedure involved a transcanal approach, graft insertion, and fibrin glue application without ear canal packing.
  • Follow-up exceeded six months, with re-closure attempted for persistent perforations.

Main Results:

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  • The initial closure rate was 77.7% (304/391).
  • The overall closure rate, including re-operations, reached 95.7% (374/391).
  • No serious complications, such as sensorineural hearing loss, were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Simple underlay myringoplasty is a straightforward and minimally invasive surgical option.
  • The technique, utilizing fibrin glue, demonstrates a high success rate for eardrum closure.
  • This method offers a safe and effective solution for managing perforated eardrums.