A new method in eardrum perforation repair: Accordion myringoplasty technique.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to describe the accordion myringoplasty technique as a novel method used in the perforation of the eardrum.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

The study included thirty patients operated by utilizing accordion myringoplasty technique.

RESULTS

We achieved complete closure of the eardrum perforations with the accordion myringoplasty technique in all patients.

CONCLUSION

Accordion myringoplasty technique was inspired by conventional fascial and cartilage myringoplasty techniques to protect hearing while increasing surgical success.