ReviewHNO2021
Totally endoscopic tympanic membrane repair.
Review in HNO, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Who cites it
2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Comparison of endoscopic and microscopic techniques for tympanic membrane repair: A longitudinal study.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Letter to the Editor Regarding "Esterified Hyaluronic Acid Placed in the Middle Ear Does Not Improve Outcomes in Cholesteatoma Surgery".The journal of international advanced otology · 2023Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
1 author.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
backgroundTranscanal totally endoscopic ear surgery (TEES) has become increasingly popular internationally; however, for surgeons trained with a two-handed microscope-guided approach, the potential challenges of adopting TEES can appear off-putting.
objectivesThis article outlines the pros and cons of TEES for tympanic membrane repair and describes aspects of surgical technique relevant to those who might adopt this approach. MATERIALS AND
methodsData are provided from the author's experience along with a review of relevant literature, including several meta-analyses of tympanoplasty outcome.
resultsMeta-analyses show that TEES tympanoplasty is as effective at closing tympanic membrane perforations and improving hearing as microscope-guided surgery. Yet patients benefit from avoidance of a skin incision and faster recovery.
conclusionRepair of the tympanic membrane with TEES is feasible and effective. This minimally invasive approach is very appealing to patients.
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