Faramarz Memari1, Fatemeh Hassannia2. 1. Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. 2. Iran University of Medical Sciences, Hazrate Rasul Medical Center, Iran. Electronic address: fatimahassannia@yahoo.com.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a novel technique of using rotation flap of canal skin in patients with total or subtotal tympanic membrane (TM) perforation with no anterior residual tympanic membrane. METHODS: A retrospective study of 50 patients with total or subtotal perforation repaired with rotation flap of canal skin. Clinical and audiometric data were recorded. RESULTS: The overall perforation closure rate was 96%. A statistically significant shortened healing time was observed. CONCLUSION: The rotation flap of canal skin could be an effective and safe technique for perforations with no anterior residual TM.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a novel technique of using rotation flap of canal skin in patients with total or subtotal tympanic membrane (TM) perforation with no anterior residual tympanic membrane. METHODS: A retrospective study of 50 patients with total or subtotal perforation repaired with rotation flap of canal skin. Clinical and audiometric data were recorded. RESULTS: The overall perforation closure rate was 96%. A statistically significant shortened healing time was observed. CONCLUSION: The rotation flap of canal skin could be an effective and safe technique for perforations with no anterior residual TM.