OUTCOMES OF MYRINGOPLASTY AT MISRATA MEDICAL CENTRE

Abstract

Background: Myringoplasty is a common surgical procedure to repair tympanic membrane perforations. This study evaluates the anatomical success rate and prognostic factors for myringoplasty performed at Misrata Medical Center. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 40 patients underwent myringoplasty over a period of 18 months from 1/ 1/ 2023 to 30/ 6 /2024. Data on age, sex, perforation size, site, and outcomes were collected. Success was defined as an intact graft uptake and a dry ear at follow-up. Results: Among 40 patients, the graft success rate was 36/40 (90%). Failures occurred in 4 (10%). Perforation sizes were predominantly medium (30), with small size in 1 and subtotal in 9. Central perforations accounted for 25 cases, posterior marginal 12, and anterior marginal 3. Of central perforations, 23 succeeded and 2 failed; posterior marginal had 12 successes, 0 failures; anterior marginal 1 success, 2 failures.
Conclusion: Myringoplasty at Misrata Medical Center demonstrates a high success rate (90%). Perforation site and size may influence outcomes, especially anterior marginal perforations showing more failures.