Tympanoplasty Using Conchal Cavum Approach and Conchal Pericondrium

Tympanoplasty -- Conchal Cavum Approach

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02000843

Enrollment

Registered

2013-12-04

Start date

2013-12-31

Completion date

2013-12-31

Last updated

2014-10-03

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Conditions

Perforation of Eardrum.

Keywords

perforation, tympanoplasty, conchal cavum approach, perichondrium/ cartilage, scar

Brief summary

Tympanoplasty -- conchal cavum approach is a modification of Heermann endural approach to repair broken eardrums. The Heermann approach is a well recognized procedure, in common clinical practise for years. The new approach has been used in patients after informed consent was obtained from each patient.

Detailed description

From 2010 to 2013, a total of 96 patients had the procedure. The data are entered, and analyzed. All identifiable information would be hidden. This application is to obtain patients' consent for release and publication of the data. Patients would be assured their identities are protected.

Interventions

PROCEDUREtympanoplasty -- conchal cavum approach

Incision is made inside the ear canal. It is extended into the conchal cavum. The incision allows a direct approach to the eardrum, and also allow easy harvesting of the perichondrium to be used as graft material.

Study design

Allocation

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* All patients with informed consent

Exclusion criteria

* Patients without consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
success rate of repair of eardrum	one year

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 2, 2026