Endoscopic tympanoplasty type I for tympanic perforations: analysis of prognostic factors.

Matteo FermiFrancesco MaccarroneDomenico VillariFilippo PalermoMatteo Alicandri-CiufelliMichael GhirelliLivio PresuttiMarco Bonali

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)

Endoscopic tympanoplasty type I is a reliable technique with reasonable anatomic and audiologic results. Tympanic membrane grafting with cartilage (or cartilage and perichondrium) guarantees a higher rate of perforation closure and satisfactory hearing results. Anterior eardrum perforations can be successfully and safely managed with transcanal endoscopic approach avoiding postauricular approach and canalplasty.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
ultrasound guided
extracellular matrix
endoscopic submucosal dissection
hearing loss