Anil H. T,1 Shritha Shree S2
BACKGROUND
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is often associated with varying degree of hearing loss. Tympanoplasty is mainly aimed at restoring the hearing loss and eradication of middle ear disease
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A retrospective study was done on 100 cases of tubotympanic type of CSOM. Patients were assessed after 6 months and 1 year for graft status and hearing outcome by pure tone audiometry
RESULTS
In 100 cases of type 1 tympanoplasty performed, overall success rate of 88% of graft uptake was found. Majority of patients have been benefited by gaining 15.1-20 dB of hearing
CONCLUSION
Tympanoplasty is effective in improving hearing results in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media and temporalis fascia yields good take up rates and acceptable hearing results
