Cartilage tympanoplasty for retraction pocket of the tympanic membrane in children

Milan Urík; Kateřina Sobotková; Michal Bartoš; Josef Machač; Vít Kruntorád; Jiří Jarkovský

doi:10.3389/fped.2024.1314184

Frontiers in Pediatrics (Feb 2024)

Cartilage tympanoplasty for retraction pocket of the tympanic membrane in children

Milan Urík,
Kateřina Sobotková,
Michal Bartoš,
Josef Machač,
Vít Kruntorád,
Jiří Jarkovský

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Milan Urík: Department of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Kateřina Sobotková: Department of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Michal Bartoš: Department of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Josef Machač: Department of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Vít Kruntorád: Department of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Jiří Jarkovský: Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1314184
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 12

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BackgroundRetraction pocket (RP) of the tympanic membrane (TM) is a common pathology in children that can cause ossicular chain erosion, cholesteatoma formation, and potentially life-threatening complications of cholesteatoma. This study assessed the functional and anatomical results of cartilage grafting in children with severe RP of the TM.MethodsThis was a retrospective review of 212 children from a tertiary referral center.ResultsWe identified significant differences in hearing results, indication criteria, and location of TM fixation between stages II and III of RP (according to Charachon). We observed a significantly higher incidence of RP in boys than in girls.ConclusionsCartilage tympanoplasty for retraction pocket of the tympanic membrane in children is a safe procedure with good anatomical and hearing results.

Published in Frontiers in Pediatrics

ISSN: 2296-2360 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Pediatrics
Website: http://journal.frontiersin.org/journal/pediatrics

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