Simple maneuver for closing traumatic eardrum perforation by micropore strip tape patching

Am J Otol. 1990 Nov;11(6):427-30.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a simple and reliable method to close traumatic tympanic membrane ruptures. Traumatic eardrum perforations without ossicular discontinuity were treated by patching with a piece of micropore tape (3M Micropore Strip Tape). A retrospective study of 108 cases treated by this method over a 7-year period revealed that 107 (99.1%) of the perforations were healed completely by the procedure. The authors stress that this is a simple and reliable method for treating fresh traumatic eardrum perforation. This method does not require anesthesia or any averting manipulation of the perforation.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Audiometry
  • Bandages*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rupture
  • Tympanic Membrane / injuries*