Myringoplasty Using Septum Cartilage

Abstract

Myringoplasty on 25 cases with subtotal eardrum perforation has been made with material from the foremost part of the nasal septum. The transplantate consists of nasal cartilage without the nasal epithelium removed. This tissue gives a stiff membrane resistent against necrosis with sufficient acoustical qualities. 23 cases have healed without complications.