Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
The Effect of Nitrous Oxide on the Outcomes of Underlay Tympanoplasty:
Dr. Aprajita Pandey, Dr. Williams C.S., Dr. Vikram Singh Rathore, Dr. Ravi Prakash Pandey
JCDR. 2023: 1728-1732
Abstract
The main aims of tympanoplasty are eradication of chronic middle ear disease, repair of the tympanic membrane, and restoration of hearing. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is not a commonly preferred anaesthetic agent for tympanoplasty because this agent may increase middle ear pressure and displace the graft. In this study, we researched the surgical outcomes of the underlay tympanoplasty performed with N2O anesthesia. Patients who underwent tympanoplasty were included in this prospective study
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