Tympanoplasty in children--our experience in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A seven years results of 75 cases of tympanoplasty without mastoidectomies in children is presented and analyzed. The study showed a perforation closure rate of 81.33%, hearing improvement to within 25 dB was 61.33%. The hearing did not improve in 18.66%. There is no higher incidence of recurrent perforation in children as compared to adults. In developing country such as Saudi Arabia experiences, skill, and proper development of facilities for management and post-operative care in distant areas may prove helpful in improving the results of tympanoplasty.