Publication details
Cartilage tympanoplasty for retraction pocket of the tympanic membrane in children
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Frontiers in Pediatrics |
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| Citation | |
| Web | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2024.1314184/full |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1314184 |
| Keywords | retraction pocket; tympanic membrane; cartilage tympanoplasty; hearing; children |
| Description | Background: Retraction pocket (RP) of the tympanic membrane (TM) is a common pathology in children that can cause ossicular chain erosion, cholesteatoma formation, and potentially life-threatening complications of cholesteatoma. This study assessed the functional and anatomical results of cartilage grafting in children with severe RP of the TM. Methods: This was a retrospective review of 212 children from a tertiary referral center. Results: We identified significant differences in hearing results, indication criteria, and location of TM fixation between stages II and III of RP (according to Charachon). We observed a significantly higher incidence of RP in boys than in girls. Conclusions: Cartilage tympanoplasty for retraction pocket of the tympanic membrane in children is a safe procedure with good anatomical and hearing results. |
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