Tympanoplasty -- conchal cavum approach is a modification of Heermann endural approach to repair broken eardrums. The Heermann approach is a well recognized procedure, in common clinical practise for years. The new approach has been used in patients after informed consent was obtained from each patient.
From 2010 to 2013, a total of 96 patients had the procedure. The data are entered, and analyzed. All identifiable information would be hidden. This application is to obtain patients' consent for release and publication of the data. Patients would be assured their identities are protected.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
96
Incision is made inside the ear canal. It is extended into the conchal cavum. The incision allows a direct approach to the eardrum, and also allow easy harvesting of the perichondrium to be used as graft material.
Christopher Man
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
success rate of repair of eardrum
Time frame: one year
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