Tympanoplasty Using Conchal Cavum Approach and Conchal Pericondrium

Tympanoplasty -- conchal cavum approach is a modification of Heermann endural approach to repair broken eardrums. The Heermann approach is a well recognized procedure, in common clinical practise for years.

The new approach has been used in patients after informed consent was obtained from each patient.

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Key information

Conditions

Perforation of Eardrum. Cicatrix Ear Diseases Fibrosis Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Tympanic Membrane Perforation Wounds and Injuries

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Christopher Man

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 4C4, Canada

About this study

From 2010 to 2013, a total of 96 patients had the procedure. The data are entered, and analyzed. All identifiable information would be hidden.

This application is to obtain patients' consent for release and publication of the data. Patients would be assured their identities are protected.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients with informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Patients without consent

Treatment and study plan

tympanoplasty -- conchal cavum approach

Procedure

Incision is made inside the ear canal. It is extended into the conchal cavum. The incision allows a direct approach to the eardrum, and also allow easy harvesting of the perichondrium to be used as graft material.

Primary outcomes

success rate of repair of eardrum

Time frame: one year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of British Columbia

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Registry information

Official study title

Tympanoplasty -- Conchal Cavum Approach

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: Dec 4, 2013
Registry last updated: Oct 3, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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