Composite chondroperichondrial clip tympanoplasty: The triple ″C” technique

Objectives: The study goal was to assess the success rate and efficacy of a myringoplasty (tympanoplasty type I) technique using a composite chondroperichondrial graft in a combined overlay-underlay fashion. Study Design: A retrospective analysis of patients subjected to the technique was conducted. Methods: A sample of 15 patients who met the inclusion criteria were reviewed for surgical results. All patients were treated by a single surgeon. Results: This transcanal technique provides minimal morbidity and excellent results in selected patients. Conclusions: The described technique provides an effective method of closing nonmarginal perforations of the tympanic membrane. (Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003;128:267-72.)