Audiological and Surgical Correlates of Myringoplasty Associated with Ethnography in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Conclusion: New Zealand M āori and pediatric populations required greater access to myringoplasty, achieving good surgical and audiological outcomes. Myringoplasty is highly effective and significantly improves hearing, particularly for New Zealand Māori. Pediatric success rates were equivalent to adults, supporting timely myringoplasty to minimize morbidity from untreated perforations.Audiol Neurotol
Source: Audiology and Neurotology - Category: Audiology Source Type: research