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Myringoplasty

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 March 2006

R Aggarwal ,
S R Saeed  and
K J M Green
R Aggarwal
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan
S R Saeed
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Hope Hospital, Salford, UK
K J M Green
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Hope Hospital, Salford, UK
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Abstract

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There is marked diversity in the reported success rates for achieving an intact tympanic membrane following myringoplasty. Controversy exists about the factors thought to influence surgical outcome. Both of these facts have important implications for obtaining informed consent prior to surgery.

This study reviews the factors thought to determine the likelihood of achieving complete closure of the tympanic membrane following surgical closure.

Keywords

PerforationMyringoplastyPrognostic FactorsTympanic Membrane
Type
Review Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 6 , June 2006 , pp. 429 - 432
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© 2006 JLO (1984) Limited