Microclip application in tympanoplasty.
A new technique for attaching a tympanoplastic graft to its recipient bed is presented. One millimeter stainless steel "microclips" are used to hold the tympanic graft securely in position. Results and experience of microclip application in 404 cases are discussed.
D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation*