TYMPANIC MEMBRANE PERFORATION

This study tested whether a gel containing a natural growth factor (FGF-2) could heal long-standing holes in the eardrum. 57 adults with chronic perforations applied the gel or a placebo up to three times. The main goal was to see if the gel could safely and effectively close the…

This study compared two ways surgeons patch holes in the eardrum caused by long-term ear infections. Doctors tested whether placing the repair tissue between eardrum layers (interlay) or underneath them (underlay) works better. They measured which technique helped patients hear b…

This study collected real-world data on a medical graft used to repair holes in the eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation). It followed 87 patients for up to 3 months after their procedure to see what percentage achieved complete closure of the hole. The goal was to understand h…

This study tested whether a gel containing a natural growth factor (FGF-2) could help heal long-standing holes in the eardrum. Fifty-two adults with perforations that hadn't healed for at least six months were randomly assigned to receive either the active gel or a placebo gel. T…

This study looked back at the medical records of 980 children who had surgery to repair a hole in their ear drum. The goal was to understand what factors, like a child's age or other health conditions, lead to a successful surgery where the eardrum stays closed and hearing improv…