Tympanoplasty--conchal cavum approach.

ABSTRACT:

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The three well recognized tympanoplasty approaches: permeatal, postaural, and endaural, each have advantages and disadvantages. The permeatal approach is suitable only for ears with adequate canal size. The postaural approach limits visualization of the posterior eardrum margin. The endaural approach limits the view of the eardrum's anterior margin. This study describes a modified endaural approach, developed to overcome these limitations. A retrospective case series review and collection of a prospective cohort of patient reported outcome data were undertaken to assess the technique.

Method

Standard incisions as used in an endaural approach are placed within the ear canal. The novel incision extends from the superior canal incision into the conchal cavum. This al

SUBMITTER: Man SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4702389 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature