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Abdulkadir Özgür1, Engin Dursun1, Suat Terzi1
1a Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical Faculty , Recep Tayyip Erdogan University , Rize , Turkey.
Acta Oto-Laryngologica
|October 24, 2015
Summary
Endoscopic butterfly cartilage myringoplasty offers a successful treatment for tympanic membrane perforation. This technique demonstrates a high graft success rate and significant hearing improvement with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Tympanic membrane perforations can lead to hearing loss and require surgical repair.
- Traditional myringoplasty techniques have varying success rates and potential complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic butterfly cartilage myringoplasty.
- Assess graft success rates and hearing gain in patients with tympanic membrane perforations.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 45 ears from 42 patients undergoing endoscopic butterfly cartilage myringoplasty.
- Analysis of pre-operative and post-operative hearing thresholds and graft success at 1 and 6 months.
Main Results:
- High graft success rates of 97.8% at 1 month and 95.6% at 6 months.
- Significant improvement in air conduction hearing thresholds post-surgery (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic butterfly cartilage myringoplasty is a viable option for tympanic membrane perforation repair.
- The procedure offers a shorter operation time, high graft success, and low complication risk.
