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Siew Wei Ling1, Chee Chean Lim2, Mohamad Fuad Shah Bin Mohd Damanhuri Shah1

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

The Journal of International Advanced Otology
|October 11, 2024

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Granular myringitis, an ear inflammation, often resists antibiotic treatment. A combined endoscopic surgery effectively resolved symptoms in a chronic case, improving the patient's quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Granular myringitis is a chronic tympanic membrane inflammation without middle ear involvement.
  • Current treatment lacks a standardized protocol, often involving multiple antibiotic courses.
  • Refractory cases pose challenges for otolaryngologists and impact patient quality of life.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old female presented with persistent ear discharge and granulation tissue obstructing the tympanic membrane.
  • Audiometry indicated mild-to-moderate conductive hearing loss.
  • Previous antibiotic treatments were ineffective.

Findings:

  • A combined transcanal and postauricular endoscopic approach was utilized.
  • Surgical procedures included granulation tissue excision, canalplasty, and myringoplasty.
  • The patient experienced complete symptom resolution and improved quality of life.

    • Implications:

    • This surgical technique shows promise for managing refractory chronic granular myringitis.
    • Careful risk-benefit analysis is crucial for surgical intervention in such cases.
    • Further research is needed to assess long-term outcomes of this endoscopic approach.