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Tympanoplasty graft preparation using ear drops containing polyethylene glycol, flumetasone and clioquinol

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2011

R J List ,
E P Flook  and
H L Tay
R J List*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, UK
E P Flook
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, UK
H L Tay
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Richard List, 1 Moorland Road, Harrogate HG2 7HD, UK E-mail: richlist@gmail.com
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Abstract

The aim of tympanoplasty graft preparation is to stiffen the fascia or perichondrium and thereby to optimise ease of manipulation. We report 39 cases utilising a novel technique in which the graft is prepared in ear drops containing polyethylene glycol, flumetasone pivalate (0.02 per cent) and clioquinol (1 per cent). This technique is useful in reducing the risk of desiccation if placement is delayed, and may pose less risk of infection and mechanical damage than alternative methods.

Keywords

MyringoplastyTympanoplastyGraftsClioquinolFlumethasoneFasciaCartilageTympanic Membrane PerforationTympanic Membrane

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Short Communication
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 125 , Issue 8 , August 2011 , pp. 853 - 855
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2011

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