Learning curve in Endoscopic Tympanoplasties: a prospective study based on outcomes of 141 cases

Fradeani, D., Milner, T. and Iyer, A. (2021) Learning curve in Endoscopic Tympanoplasties: a prospective study based on outcomes of 141 cases. Clinical Otolaryngology, 46(4), pp. 888-892. (doi: 10.1111/coa.13746) (PMID:33629474)

Abstract

1. The overall success rate for TEES tympanoplasty was 83%. 2. A learning curve of approximately 60 cases was evident, with success in the final 33% of cases being 93.5%. 3. The only significant factor affecting the tympanoplasty success rate was the year since starting TEES. 4. Hearing outcomes are related to pre‐operative ABG, ossicle erosion, and COM risk factors, but not to the level of experience in TEES. 5. TEES has comparable outcomes, efficacy and complications to microscopic or combined techniques.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Iyer, Mr Arunachalam
• Authors: Fradeani, D., Milner, T., and Iyer, A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Clinical Otolaryngology
• Publisher: Wiley
• ISSN: 1749-4478
• ISSN (Online): 1749-4486
• Published Online: 24 February 2021
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2021 John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• First Published: First published in Clinical Otolaryngology 46(4): 888-892
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy