Endoscopic push through tragal cartilage tympanoplasty: A 10-year retrospective review of our technique and outcomes

Abstract

BACKGROUND Endoscopic ear surgery (EES) provides a magnified, high-definition view of the otological surgical field. EES allows otologists to avoid surgical incisions and associated postoperative complications. It is an ideal technique for the performance and teaching of tympanoplasty. AIM To examine the efficacy of total Endoscopic Push Through Tragal Cartilage Tympanoplasty (EPTTCT), at our institution over a 10-year period. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 168 cases of EPTTCT for closure of small to medium tympanic membrane perforations from 2013-2023 was conducted. Patient sex, age range (pediatric vs adult), etiology of injury, success rate, complications, and postoperative hearing status were collected. RESULTS Graft uptake results indicated success in 94% of patients, with less than a 2% complication rate. Postoperative pure tone audiometry demonstrated hearing status improvement in 69% of patients. CONCLUSION EPTTCT has been shown to be effective in tympanic membrane perforation closures with minimal complications. This study further demonstrates the efficacy and safety of these procedures in a single-center review.