Comparison of Various Graft Materials in the Reconstruction of Ossicular Chain in Patients with Chronic Otitis Media: A Prospective Hospital Based Study
Journal Title: Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 25, Issue 3
Abstract
IntroductionOssicular chain reconstruction is the surgical procedure used to correct the hearing problems in patients with chronic otitis media (COM). In this era, where a large variety of innovative artificial prosthetic materials are being used to replace and reconstruct the ossicular chain, autografts still play a significant role.Materials and MethodsThe present study included 40 patients. Study population was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The ossicular reconstructive procedure was done under anesthesia and according to the status of the ossicular chain. Temporalis fascia was used to close the perforation. Mainly two procedures were performed: one is intact canal wall and the other is canal wall down. Results Most of the study population was middle aged and males were more compared to females. Thirty five patients had air bone gap above 30dB. In 38 patients, the incus had undergone necrosis. Most of the patients underwent short columella reconstruction. A closure of air bone gap with in 20 dB was achieved in 72.2% in patients with malleus stapes assembly. In short columella 22.2% of patients had closure of air bone gap within 20 dB. Incus remnant grafts gave better hearing gain.DiscussionThe published literature on the result of use of sculptured ossicle and cartilage in tympanoplasty have been reviewedConclusion In the present study, cases with COM showed good hearing results patients implanted with autogenous cartilage and bone.
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Niaz Fakhruddin, Chethan Gangaiah, Gopakumar KP, Geogin Thottan, Mon Noufal
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