A Comparative Study on Outcomes of Type 1 Underlay Tympanoplasty with and Without Anterior Tucking of Temporals Fascia Graft

In conclusion, graft uptake in tympanoplasty with anterior tucking was found to be better than without anterior tucking. There is signific ant hearing improvement following underlay technique of tympanoplasty both with and without anterior tucking. There is no significant difference in the hearing improvement with anterior tucking when compared to without anterior tucking of the temporalis fascia graft.
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research