Pediatric myringoplasty: definition of "success" and factors affecting outcome.

Abstract

The true rate of success of a pediatric myringoplasty would seem to be lower than rates commonly quoted to parents, and this finding is in keeping with other otologists using a similar definition of success. Younger age at the time of surgery and anterior perforations have a less successful outcome. These findings are important when counseling/consenting carers of younger children about to undergo a myringoplasty.