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Dirk Beutner1, Karl-Bernd Huttenbrink, Robert Stumpf

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany. dirk.beutner@uni-koeln.de

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This study introduces a modified cartilage tympanoplasty technique for chronic otitis media. The "tulip leaves" method shows high stability and long-lasting vitality, reducing recurrent disease risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic otitis media (COM) presents challenges in tympanic membrane reconstruction.
  • Recurrent COM and cholesteatoma require robust surgical solutions.
  • Existing tympanoplasty techniques may have limitations in high-risk cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified cartilage plate tympanoplasty technique, termed "tulip leaves."
  • To evaluate the clinical outcomes of this technique in primary and recurrent COM cases.
  • To assess the efficacy in ears with and without cholesteatoma.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective clinical study design.
  • Inclusion of 39 patients treated between 1993-2001 with the "tulip leaves" technique.
  • Long-term analysis including survey, otomicroscopy, and pure-tone audiometry after a median 6-year follow-up.

Main Results:

  • All 39 patients achieved a closed tympanic membrane post-surgery.
  • A total of 17 patients (44%) had COM with cholesteatoma; 22 (56%) had COM without cholesteatoma.
  • One patient (3%) required revision surgery for recurrent cholesteatoma due to prosthesis extrusion.

Conclusions:

  • The
  • tulip leaves
  • technique using auricular cartilage is recommended for tympanic membrane reconstruction in high-risk ears.
  • The method demonstrates high stability and long-lasting vitality.
  • This technique is crucial for permanent disease eradication and minimizing recurrence risk.