Composite chondroperichondrial clip tympanoplasty: the triple "C" technique.
OBJECTIVE
The study goal was to assess the success rate and efficacy of a myringoplasty (tympanoplasty type I) technique using a composite chondroperichondrial graft in a combined overlay-underlay fashion.


METHODS
A retrospective analysis of patients subjected to the technique was conducted.


METHODS
A sample of 15 patients who met the inclusion criteria were reviewed for surgical results. All patients were treated by a single surgeon.


RESULTS
This transcanal technique provides minimal morbidity and excellent results in selected patients.


CONCLUSIONS
The described technique provides an effective method of closing nonmarginal perforations of the tympanic membrane.
Fernandes
Sylvester Valentine
SV
mdsfe@mail.newcastle.edu.au
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016378:Tissue Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D018058:Tympanic Membrane Perforation / Q000601:surgery*; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000379:methods*