Comparison of myringoplasty techniques for eardrum perforations
This study demonstrates comparable efficacy among Gelfoam-stuffed graft, Gelfoam overlay graft, and fat graft myringoplasty techniques in pediatric patients. While surgical time differed, there were no clinically significant variations in postoperative outcomes. Despite limitations, these findings suggest that all three techniques are viable options, allowing otolaryngologists flexibility in choosing myringoplasty methods based on patient characteristics and clinical considerations.
Authors
- Shelby Barrera
- Oishika Paul
- Jeffrey D. Carron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3249-4039)
- Joshua Stanford
- Cy Pettit
- Boris Kuyeb
Institutions
- University of Mississippi Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Otolaryngology
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2025.104662
- Primary Topic
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00