Scally C M, Allen L, Kerr A G
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Belfast City Hospital, Northern Ireland.
Ear Nose Throat J. 1996 Apr;75(4):244-7.
Anterior perforations of the tympanic membrane have been previously shown to have a higher failure rate than others following tympanoplasty procedures. A technique has been previously described utilizing an anterior hitch graft stabilization with avoidance of anterior blunting of the tympanic membrane. Follow-up cases in which this technique has been utilized show greatly improved results in terms of perforation closure.
