Investigation of myringosclerosis development in different grafting materials after myringo-/tympanoplasty

Abstract

Prevalence of myringosclerosis on graft materials used in myringo-/tympanoplasty was lower in TP group compared to TF group. We believe that this may be due to different vascular structures of different graft tissues and that the low predisposition of perichondrium towards development of myringosclerosis can be considered as an advantage for this graft. We hope that this study adds a new dimension to etiopathogenesis of myringosclerosis and assists otologists in the prevention and treatment of this lesion.