Early and Intermediate-Term Outcomes of Otoendoscopic Bridging Tympanoplasty Using Tragal Cartilage-Perichondrium Composite

Ying Liu; Yonghong Zhang; Yuanlin Li; Guowei Ma; Yongling Zheng; Yuanyuan Wu

doi:10.1177/01455613261438951

April 24, 2026Ear Nose & Throat JournalOpen Access

Early and Intermediate-Term Outcomes of Otoendoscopic Bridging Tympanoplasty Using Tragal Cartilage-Perichondrium Composite

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The aim is to evaluate the effects of otoendoscopic bridging tympanoplasty using tragal cartilage-perichondrium composite for repairing large ear perforations.
Used otoendoscopic technique for tympanoplasty.
Employed tragal cartilage-perichondrium composite as a graft material.
Assessed early and intermediate-term outcomes.
Observed significant improvement in hearing after the procedure.
Documented feasibility in repairing large pars tensa perforations.

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Demonstrates effective outcomes of otoendoscopic tympanoplasty using cartilage in ear repair, indicating its feasibility.

Abstract

The otoendoscopic "bridging" tympanoplasty using tragal cartilage-perichondrium composite is an effective and feasible technique for large pars tensa perforations.

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