Comparison of Inlay Cartilage Butterfly and Underlay Temporal Fascia Tympanoplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review the results of inlay cartilage butterfly tympanoplasty and standard underlay temporal fascia tympanoplasty for anatomic and functional end points.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and Virtual Health Library (VHL/Lilacs) databases were searched from inception through April 2, 2021. No restrictions on language, publication year, or publication status were applied.

Review methods

The meta-analysis included data from articles that met inclusion criteria and were extracted by 2 authors independently. The PRISMA statement was followed. Risk of Bias 2.0 and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale were used to assess risk of bias. The primary outcome was tympanic membrane closure rate. The secondary outcome was improvement of the air-bone gap.

Result

SUBMITTER: Lubianca Neto JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9274429 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature