Treatment of tympanic membrane retraction pockets by excision. A prospective study

1992 ◽  
Vol 106 (10) ◽  
pp. 882-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. F. Sharp ◽  
J. M. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Tympanic Membrane ◽  
Cartilage Graft ◽  
Temporalis Fascia ◽  
Retraction Pocket ◽  
Simple Excision ◽  
Retraction Pockets ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Tympanic Membrane Retraction

AbstractThe treatment of tympanic membrane retraction pockets by simple excision is described in 66 ears in 50 patients. After one operation 65 per cent of the retraction pockets were successfully treated (mean follow up 14.1 months). Persisting perforations occurred in five patients after one excision. Retrotympanic cholesteatoma was found in one patient, after two retraction pocket excision operations. The number of myringotomies with grommet insertion and the presence of bilateral disease does not predict the outcome of the procedure. Simple excision should be considered in the first instance, rather than reinforcement tympanoplasty using temporalis fascia or cartilage graft, in the treatment of tympanic membrane retraction pockets.

scholarly journals Comparative study between endoscopic cartilage myringoplasty and endoscopic temporalis fascia myringoplasty

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Chozhan ◽  
M. Sankara Subramanian ◽  
D. Kannathal ◽  
R. Malarvizhi
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Temporalis Fascia ◽  
Ear Surgery ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The World ◽  
Prospective Comparative Study ◽  
Patient Series ◽  
A Prospective Study

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Myringoplasty is a common ear surgery performed all over the world. This study is focused on prospective comparative study using two different graft materials.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This was a prospective study done in the Department of ENT Stanley Medical College, Chennai during the period from March 2013 to September 2013. Sample size was 60 patients. Follow up was done till 6 months.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Graft acceptance was achieved in 28 patients (93%) who underwent palisade cartilage myringoplasty, whereas it was achieved in 24 patients (80%) in the temporalis fascia myringoplasty group.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The outcomes in our patient series indicate that cartilage myringoplasty achieves good results. Cartilage, a very effective material for the reconstruction of the TM and grafts can provide an excellent anatomical result, perfect stability and good functional outcome.</p>

Composite chondro-perichondrial clip myringoplasty: our experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Shrikrishna B. H. ◽  
Jyothi A. C.
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Tympanic Membrane ◽  
Canal Wall ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Temporalis Fascia ◽  
Tympanic Membrane Perforations ◽  
Complete Closure ◽  
External Canal ◽  
A Prospective Study

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">There are several studies on the efficacy of the commonly used temporalis fascia for myringoplasty where the temporalis fascia is placed by underlay method after incising external canal wall skin. This study was conducted assess the success rate and efficacy of use of a composite chondro-perichondrial graft in a combined overlay-underlay fashion where the external canal wall is not incised. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">A prospective study was conducted where 30 cases of non-marginal perforation of tympanic membrane were properly selected based on the inclusion criteria. All the 30 cases underwent myringoplasty using composite chondro-perichondrial graft harvested from tragal cartilage and placed in a combined overlay-underlay fashion.  </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">There was complete closure of the perforation in 27 of the total 30 cases. Also there was reduction in the air-bone gap post-operatively in all the 27 cases with complete closure of the tympanic membrane perforations. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Composite chondro-perichondrial clip myringoplasty is an effective method of closing non-marginal perforations of the tympanic membrane.</span></p>

scholarly journals A Prospective Study of Posterior (Transpedicular) Approach versus Anterior (Transthoracic/Thoracoabdominal) Approach for Posttraumatic Compression Fracture of Thoracolumbar Vertebra in a Tertiary Care Center: Comparison of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahul Varshney ◽  
Parthasarathi Datta ◽  
Pulak Deb ◽  
Santanu Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Posterior Approach ◽  
Spinal Injuries ◽  
Anterolateral Approach ◽  
Kyphotic Angle ◽  
Posterior Group ◽  
Thoracoabdominal Approach ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Anterior Group

Abstract Objective The aim of this article was to analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of transpedicular decompression (posterior approach) and anterolateral approach in patients with traumatic thoracolumbar spinal injuries. Methods  It was a prospective study of patients with fractures of dorsolumbar spine from December 2011 to December 2013. A total of 60 patients with traumatic spinal injuries were admitted during the study period (December 2011–2013), of which 51 cases were finally selected and taken for operations while 3 were eventually lost in follow-up. Twenty patients were operated by anterolateral approach, titanium mesh cage, and fixation with bicortical screws. Twenty-eight patients were treated with posterior approach and transpedicular screw fixation. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed on all 48 patients before and after surgery. Results There were 48 patients of thoracolumbar burst fractures with 40 male and 8 female patients. Range of follow-up was from 1 month to 20 months, with a mean of 7.4. Preoperatively in anterior group, 65% of the patients were bed ridden, 20% patients were able to walk with support, and 15% of the patients were able to walk without support. In posterior group, 78.57% patients were bed ridden, 10.71% were able to walk with support, and 10.71% patients were able to walk without support. Kyphotic angle changes were seen in 16 patients out of 18 in anterior group and 20 patients in posterior group out of 25. Out of 18 patients in anterior group, 14 showed reduction in kyphotic angle of 10 to 100 (improvement), with mean improvement of 4.070. In posterior group, 7 patients showed improvement of 10 to 80 (reduction in kyphotic angle) whereas 13 patients showed deterioration of 1 to 120. The mean improvement was 2.140 in 7 patients and mean deterioration was 4.920. No statistical difference was found (p > 0.05) regarding improvement in urinary incontinence during the follow-up period. Conclusion There are significant differences in anterior and posterior approaches in terms of clinical improvement. Compared with posterior approach, the anterolateral approach can reduce fusion segment and well maintain the kyphosis correction. The selection of treatment should be based on clinical and radiological findings, including neurological deficit.

scholarly journals Comparative study between fat plug and inlay butterfly cartilage grafts for myringoplasty in adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Gamal Khafagy ◽  
Mohamed El-Begermy ◽  
Marwa Mohamed El-Begermy ◽  
Pretty O. Afifi
Keyword(s):  
Tympanic Membrane ◽  
Chronic Otitis Media ◽  
Fat Graft ◽  
Cartilage Graft ◽  
Tympanic Membrane Perforations ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hearing Outcomes ◽  
Age Range

Abstract Background This study aims to compare the graft uptake rate and hearing improvement of fat graft versus inlay butterfly tragal cartilage in the repair of perforations in chronic otitis media mucosal in adults. In this retrospective study, twenty-eight patients were included with small dry anteroinferior tympanic membrane perforations (less than 1/3 of the tympanic membrane). The age range was 18 to 44 years old. Myringoplasty was done under general anesthesia for 8 patients with a fat graft (FG) and 20 patients with inlay butterfly cartilage graft (IBCG). Six months postoperatively, a follow-up evaluation was done for successful graft uptake and hearing outcomes. Results The success rate of graft uptake in the first group (fat graft) was 6/8 cases (75%) while in the second group (IBCG) was 19/20 (95%) with no statistically significant difference (P = 0.0148). Also, there was no statistical difference between the two groups as regards postoperative ABG, improvement changes in ABG, and number of patients with improved hearing. Conclusions Inlay butterfly cartilage graft is a useful graft in repairing small tympanic membrane perforations as regard graft take and hearing outcomes.

Customised gold weight eyelid implantation in paralytic lagophthalmos

2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (10) ◽  
pp. 1088-1091 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Jayashankar ◽  
K P Morwani ◽  
M J Shaan ◽  
S R Bhatia ◽  
K T Patil
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Upper Eyelid ◽  
Eyelid Closure ◽  
Gold Weight ◽  
One Year ◽  
A Prospective Study

AbstractGold eyelid implantation is widely considered the procedure of choice to reanimate the upper eyelid in paralytic lagophthalmos. Commercially supplied implants are not readily available in all places and are sometimes cumbersome to import.Objective:We aimed to devise a method whereby every surgeon performing gold eyelid implantation could have easy and quick access to the implant. Furthermore, we aimed to develop a means of creating an implant of the exact weight required for complete eyelid closure.Study design and setting:A prospective study was performed from 1997 to 2005 in a tertiary research hospital, involving 50 subjects requiring gold upper eyelid implantation and using the technique in question.Results:Only patients with a minimum follow up of one year were included in the study group. Symptoms improved in 96 per cent of subjects, who were able to dispense with eyedrops and eye ointments. Visual acuity improved in 92 per cent of patients. There were two extrusions amongst the early cases.Conclusion and significance:Customised gold eyelid implantation offers an alternative in regions where commercial implants are not easily obtained.

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