Does age of patient impact the outcome of tympanoplasty? A study in a tertiary care center

Authors

  • Geetanjali Jaiswani Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Rajesh Kumar Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Priyanko Chakraborty Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3581-670X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20210168

Keywords:

Tympanoplasty, CSOM, Conductive hearing loss

Abstract

Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is one of the most common cause of reversible conductive hearing loss in world especially in countries with poor socio-economic status, poor nutritional habits, hygiene and lack of health education. It affects both sexes and all age groups. Successful outcome of tympanoplasty depends on various factors.

Methods: This study was conducted to evaluate impact of age on outcome of type 1 tympanoplasty. Cases were selected, after proper history taking and preoperative evaluations, type 1 tympanoplasty was conducted under local anesthesia with temporalis fascia graft using underlay technique through post-auricular approach. Patients were followed up in postoperative period for 6 months.

Results: Best results were observed in age group of 21-40 years and poorer outcomes were seen in patients more than 40 years and those less than 20 years age.

Conclusions: The outcome of type 1 tympanoplasty is affected by age of patient.

Author Biography

Priyanko Chakraborty, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

SENIOR RESIDENT, OTOLARYNGOLOY AND HEAD AND NECK SURGERY

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Published

2021-01-25

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2021): February 2021

Section

Original Research Articles