The fasciaform graft: a technique for the repair of large perforations of the tympanic membrane.
Our experience with the fasciaform graft, designed specifically for the repair of subtotal or total perforations of the tympanic membrane, is presented. The technique which utilizes a total tympanic graft of formalized autologous temporalis fascia is described in detail. We have employed this method in 29 patients with total closure of the defect being achieved in 93% of cases. The fasciaform graft is therefore recommended as a successful method of repair for subtotal and total perforations of the tympanic membrane for which the conventional grafting techniques currently available are much less effective.
Pfleiderer
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Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
Moffat
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D005557:Formaldehyde; D006801:Humans; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009225:Myringoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000637:transplantation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
D005557:Formaldehyde