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Early and Intermediate-Term Outcomes of Otoendoscopic Bridging Tympanoplasty Using Tragal Cartilage-Perichondrium Composite

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the early and intermediate-term outcomes of otoendoscopic "bridging" tympanoplasty with tragal cartilage-perichondrium composite in patients with large pars tensa perforation of tympanic membrane (TM). METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 45 patients with large perforations in pars tensa of TM who underwent otoendoscopic "bridging" tympanoplasty. TM closure rates and postoperative pure-tone audiometric improvement were evaluated. RESULTS: The closure rate was 95.6%. All patients underwent pure-tone audiometry, and significant postoperative hearing improvement was observed. The primary postoperative symptoms were pruritus and aural fullness, and no major complications such as cholesteatoma or facial nerve paralysis were noted. CONCLUSION: The otoendoscopic "bridging" tympanoplasty using tragal cartilage-perichondrium composite is an effective and feasible technique for large pars tensa perforations.

Source: Ear Nose & Throat Journal

DOI: 10.1177/01455613261438951

Authors: Yali Liu, Yonghong Zhang, Yuanlin Li, Guowei Ma, Yongling Zheng, Yuanyuan Wu

Institutions: Hubei University of Medicine, Xiang Yang No.1 People's Hospital, China Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Ear Surgery and Otitis Media

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,650