Tympanoplasty Using Pedicle Temporalis Fascia Graft- A Novel Modification of Underlay Technique

Abstract

BACKGROUNDTemporalis fascia is the most commonly used graft material for tympanoplasty with closure of the perforation of 70% to 90% of cases. We propose a novel modification of inlay surgical technique, pedicle temporalis fascia graft, to improve the graft take-up rate without compromising the hearing results Aim-The purpose of this study is to assess the take-up rate and hearing results of type 1 tympanoplasty using pedicle temporalis fascia graft.