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Zoe H Fullerton1, Eric X Wei1, Allen Green1
1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
A rare foreign body reaction occurred after tympanoplasty using a porcine graft (Biodesign). This case highlights the importance of careful patient selection and counseling when using animal-derived grafts in ear surgery.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Biomaterials Science
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Biodesign, an acellular otologic graft matrix from porcine small intestinal submucosa, is used in tympanoplasty.
- Foreign body reactions to biomaterials can occur, necessitating careful evaluation.
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