Fat graft myringoplasty--a prospective trial.
A prospective trial to determine the success rate of the fat graft myringoplasty technique is reported. A success rate of 76% overall was attained at review 1 year postoperatively with increased success for smaller perforations of the tympanic membrane.
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001301:Audiometry, Pure-Tone; D002648:Child; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009225:Myringoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D011446:Prospective Studies