title: [Allobrephotympanoplasty in chronic otitis media in children].
abstract: An original technique of allobrephotympanoplasty in children with tympanic defects is suggested. It uses fetal dura mater as a transplant. The operation was made in 8 children. Four patients regained their hearing completely, three patients' hearing improved significantly. Long-term follow-up results allowed conclusion on good plastic properties of this material and resistance to infection. Such brephoplastic material can be recommended for tympanoplasty in specialized department as it is simple in storing and is relatively cheap.
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Tsurikova
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Bolgov
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Bugaeva
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000196:embryology; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D016332:Fetal Tissue Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000601:surgery*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000601:surgery; D014433:Tympanoplasty / Q000379:methods*