A new method in eardrum perforation repair: Accordion myringoplasty technique

Aksoy F., YENİGÜN A., ŞENTÜRK E., DOĞAN R., ÖZTURAN O.

American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery, vol.41, no.5, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102481
  • Journal Name: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Keywords: Myringoplasty, Technique, Eardrum, Perforations, Repair, CARTILAGE TYMPANOPLASTY, CHOLESTEATOMA, OUTCOMES, FASCIA, SINUS
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2020 Elsevier Inc.Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the accordion myringoplasty technique as a novel method used in the perforation of the eardrum. Materials and methods: The study included thirty patients operated by utilizing accordion myringoplasty technique. Results: We achieved complete closure of the eardrum perforations with the accordion myringoplasty technique in all patients. Conclusion: Accordion myringoplasty technique was inspired by conventional fascial and cartilage myringoplasty techniques to protect hearing while increasing surgical success.