In-Office Paper Patch Placement for Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Paper patch myringoplasty is a safe and effective outpatient technique for managing chronic, dry TM perforations <50% in size. Healing outcomes are significantly influenced by the size and location of perforations, as well as age. These findings highlight the importance of careful patient selection and support broader use of this low-cost, minimally invasive approach in appropriately selected cases.
Authors
- Mehdi Abouzari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3585-698X)
- Karen Tawk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0054-8718)
- N. Mazhari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3388-0337)
- Yalda Yazdani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0598-3088)
- Abigail I Dichter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3797-4987)
- Hamid R. Djalilian
Institutions
- University of California, Irvine (US)
- Neurological Surgery (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Otology & Neurotology
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/mao.0000000000004836
- Primary Topic
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00