ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2021
Comparison of fetal and adult tympanic membrane sizes: a cadaveric study.
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- The Double-C cartilaginous scaffold: a novel technique for transcanal repair of large anterior-predominant tympanic membrane perforations.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Fibrous Biomaterial Scaffold for Tympanic Membrane Repair: Microarchitectural Engineering and Structure Function Performance.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Preservation fluids of heritage anatomical specimens - a challenge for modern science. Studies of the origin, composition and microbiological contamination of old museum collections.Journal of anatomy · 2023Article
- Growth Pattern of the Tympanic Ring in Human Fetuses.The journal of international advanced otology · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe work aimed to compare fetal and adult tympanic membrane (TM) sizes for understanding dimensional development from intrauterine life to adulthood.
methodsFifty-six temporal bones (18 fetuses, 10 elderly adults, half male and half female in each group) were included in this study. Using a digital image software, the TM height, width and area were measured.
resultsThe mean area, height and width of the TM in adults were found as 58.84 ± 22.01 mm
conclusionThe calculated regression equations of the TM parameters in fetuses may be used to estimate its size. The TM size did not change from the 7th gestational month, and thus the membrane reached adult diameter in fetal life. The TM height and width showed a very wide range; therefore, we thought that the 12 mm (the height) × 10 mm (the width) graft might be ideal dimension during the repair of the TM perforations.
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