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Title: Outcome of Myringoplasty
Authors: Ajmal Hussain, Naveed Yousaf, Arif Raza Khan
Journal: Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute
Publisher: Postgraduate Medical Institute
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2004
Volume: 18
Issue: 4
Language: English
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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