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Outcome of Myringoplasty


Article Information

Title: Outcome of Myringoplasty

Authors: Ajmal Hussain, Naveed Yousaf, Arif Raza Khan

Journal: Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute

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Publisher: Postgraduate Medical Institute

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2004

Volume: 18

Issue: 4

Language: English

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Abstract

The outcome of graft acceptance and rejection in myringoplasty were evalauted in patient of 16 - 45 year of age, having dry central perforation. Myringoplasty was successful in 35 patients (60%) and in 24 patients (40%) graft was rejected due to infection. Myringoplasty is a beneficial procedure to protect the middle ear and inner ear for future hearing deterioration. The improveement of hearing is an added benefit. Overall 2/3rd of patients get their graft accepted. In absence of meddle ear cleft infection, the reason of high graft rejection is due to improper sterilization ofinstruments and environment. 


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