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July 27, 2026The Egyptian Journal of OtolaryngologyOpen Access

Transcanal endoscopic surgical management of tympanic membrane retraction pockets

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MEMohamed Yehia ElkotbAEAsser Abdel Raouf ElsharkawyWAWaleed Moneir Abd-Elrahman

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates endoscopic versus microscopic treatment for tympanic membrane retraction pockets, highlighting improved outcomes.

Key Points

  • This research aims to compare the effectiveness of endoscopic and microscopic techniques in treating tympanic membrane retraction pockets and preventing cholesteatoma.
  • Performed on 60 patients with tympanic membrane retraction pockets at Mansoura University Main Hospital.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: 30 received transcanal endoscopic treatment, and 30 received microscopic treatment.
  • Evaluated pain, patient satisfaction, recurrence, and hearing improvement post-surgery.
  • Pain significantly reduced in the endoscopic group (p < 0.05).
  • 70% of patients in the endoscopic group rated their outcomes as excellent compared to 10% in the microscopic group.
  • Recurrence and cholesteatoma incidence were 0% in the endoscopic group versus 40% in the microscopic group (p < 0.05).

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Elkotb et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a67004840bca442e0d49f80https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-026-01032-4
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