Perichondrial flap fold versus raising the tympanomeatal flap for repairing large marginal perforation: semi-random control trial

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the graft outcomes between endoscopic cartilage inlay myringoplasty with free perichondrial flap fold technique vs. raising the tympanomeatal flap technique for repairing large marginal perforation. METHODS: = 30) group using semi-random control trial. The graft success rate, hearing gain, operation time, visual analog scale score and post-operative complications were compared between the groups at six months. RESULTS: = 0.977) at post-operative six months. CONCLUSION: The free perichondrial flap fold technique may achieve similar graft success rate and hearing improvement as raising the tympanomeatal flap technique for repairing large marginal perforations; however, it is simple, time-saving and minimal invasive technique.