Objectives This study aims to evaluate Eustachian tube (ET) function tests and their impact on outcomes of tympanoplasty in patients with inactive chronic suppurative otitis media.
Waleed Moneir+4 more
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Middle Ear Risk Index Scores as a Predictor for Hearing Threshold after Tympanoplasty in Patients with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media [PDF]
Introduction: One of the main purposes of tympanoplasty is to improve hearing. Middle Ear Risk Index (MERI) Scores can be use to predict the average success in the procedure of the middle ear reconstruction. Aim: To assess the change in hearing threshold
Rina Hayati, Tengku Siti Hajar Haryuna
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Microscopic Over-under Versus Medial Tympanoplasty for Larger Tympanic Membrane Perforations
Objectives To identify the differences in hearing, anatomical success rate, functional success rate, and complications between over-under tympanoplasty and medial tympanoplasty procedures.
Xiaowen Zhang+4 more
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Techniques of the tympanomastoidectomy with reconstruction of the posterior bone wall of the external auditory canal [PDF]
A combined tympanoplasty method, the mobile-bridge tympanoplasty, has been applied at the Clinic for Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases in Novi Sad since 1998.
Dankuc Dragan+2 more
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Topical use of Autologous Platelet Rich Fibrin in Tympanoplasty: A Prospective Interventional Study [PDF]
Introduction: Tympanoplasty is the surgery performed in Chronic Otitis Media (COM) to improve the hearing function and prevent ear discharge. Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is one of the materials that can be used to improve the graft uptake and hearing ...
Niharika Shetty+6 more
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Simultaneous Bilateral Type I Tympanoplasty as a Day Care Procedure
Introduction Bilateral same day type I tympanoplasty scores over unilateral type I tympanoplasty in terms of convenience and conservation of resources but, it is rarely performed because of theoretical risk of postoperative sensorineural deafness ...
Abhishek Vijay Sahu+3 more
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Audiometric Parameters for Assistive Hearing Technology for Adults and Children With Tympanic Membrane Perforation. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction Tympanic membrane perforation can cause hearing impairment with detrimental effects on communication and quality of life, and is a problem affecting an estimated 250 million people. To date, there is little analysis to inform public policy on options for assistive hearing technology rehabilitation in this group.
Hampton T+3 more
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Surgical Management of Retraction Pockets: Does Mastoidectomy have a Role?
Introduction Retraction pocket is a condition in which the eardrum lies deeper within the middle ear. Its management has no consensus in literature. Objective To assess the role of mastoidectomy in the management of retraction pockets added to
Francesco Dispenza+4 more
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Does Eustachian tube function affect the outcome of tympanoplasty?
Background Eustachian tube function has been regarded as a significant factor in the successful outcome of tympanoplasty. Eustachian tube dysfunction has been attributed to many diseases of middle ear cleft ranging from otitis media with effusion to ...
Adel El-Antably+4 more
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Microsurgical Robotic System for Myringoplasty: Feasibility Study. [PDF]
We evaluated a prototype of a new microsurgical robot designed for use in otology. The system was tested in a rabbit myringoplasty procedure, demonstrating its capability to perform microsurgery in narrow and deep regions. ABSTRACT Objective Otological surgery requires exceptional precision and advanced surgical skills, particularly for procedures ...
Yoshida T+9 more
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