Our experiences at Semmelweis University with different techniques and materials in the surgery of chronic otitis media.

Different techniques and materials used in the surgery of chronic otitis media have been evaluated in a large clinical experience at Semmelweis University, Budapest. Data from 1572 operations performed during the last 5 years (1983-1988) are summarized. In the 870 non-cholesteatomatous processes (55.3%), mastoidectomies and tympanoplasties were performed, with the latter primarily using temporalis fascia and cortical bone. Out of the 250 cholesteatoma cases (15.9%), one-fourth was solved by a primary wall-up technique followed by a second stage revision and tympanoplasty within 1.5 years later.