Early repair of blast ruptures of the tympanic membrane
- 1 July 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- Vol. 91 (7), 565-573
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215100084061
Abstract
A method and results of early repair of blast rupture of the tympanic membrane in 24 selected cases [human], where flaps and/or free edges of the torn eardrum could be detected by examination with the operating microscope, were presented. By reversion of the flaps and approximation of the edges, the perforation was closed or significantly diminished. This ensured the healing of the tympanic membrane in all cases within days instead of months. No complications were noted during a subsequent 2-3 yr follow-up. The improved hearing was stable.This publication has 4 references indexed in Scilit:
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