FAT MYRINGOPLASTY AS A DAY CARE PROCEDURE FOR SMALL CENTRAL DRY PERFORATION

Abstract

Aim & objectives: To assess the outcome of Fat Myringoplasty (FM) as an office procedure 
for small central perforation with respect to graft uptake, hearing improvement & 
complications
Methodology: This prospective study was carried out in Department of Otorhinolaryngology, 
Dr Sushila Tiwari Hospital Haldwani for a period of one year from April 2021 to April 2022. 
All patients attending the ENT OPD between the age group of 16-60 years with complaints of 
ear discharge and decreased hearing were screened by detailed history, clinical examination 
and otoendoscopy. All patients having COM with small dry central perforation in pars tensa
i.e less than 25%-30% of pars tensa in any quadrant with dry perforation for at least 3 weeks, 
persistent perforation for >6 months and normal appearance of middle ear mucosa with PTA 
showing AB Gap of <30db were included in the study.