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During cartilage tympanoplasty, the cartilage for the graft is generally sliced very thin to achieve morphology and functionality similar to those of the ear drum. However, since thinly sliced cartilage plates often curl unacceptably towards the side with the perichondrium, this type of graft is not suitable for the ear drum and can lead to failure of myringoplasty.
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