Middle ear risk index (MERI) as a prognostic factor for tympanoplasty success in children

Tympanoplasty performed in childhood has been controversial over the years because there is no clarity in determining what prognostic factors lead to surgical success. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Middle Ear Risk Index (MERI) score on the success of pediatric tympano...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2021-05, Vol.144, p.110695-110695, Article 110695
Main Authors: Torre Carlos, de la, Carolina, Vasquez, Perla, Villamor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children, pediatrics
Middle ear risk index (MERI)
Prognostic factor
Tympanoplasty
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Summary:Tympanoplasty performed in childhood has been controversial over the years because there is no clarity in determining what prognostic factors lead to surgical success. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Middle Ear Risk Index (MERI) score on the success of pediatric tympanoplasty. A retrospective case-control study was performed at a tertiary pediatric referral center. A database was created with surgical and clinical records of pediatric patients (
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110695