Fat Myringoplasty: Better Patient Selection for Better Results

Objectives: (1) Evaluate the outcome of fat myringoplasty in relation to the perforation size. (2) Compare the outcome in relation to 2 fat sources (ear lobule and abdominal wall). Methods: This study was conducted between May 2012 and April 2013 in the ENT department, University of Alexandria, Egyp...

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Published in:Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery 2014-09, Vol.151 (1_suppl), p.P206-P207
Main Author: Garem, Hani F. El
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Objectives: (1) Evaluate the outcome of fat myringoplasty in relation to the perforation size. (2) Compare the outcome in relation to 2 fat sources (ear lobule and abdominal wall). Methods: This study was conducted between May 2012 and April 2013 in the ENT department, University of Alexandria, Egypt. It was carried out on 30 patients with tympanic membrane perforations .05). Conclusions: Fat myringoplasty can be performed safely in cases with small perforations, especially up to 2 mm in diameter and small air bone gap. Ear lobule constitutes a convenient source of fat.
ISSN:0194-5998
1097-6817
DOI:10.1177/0194599814541629a219