2001 Volume 47 Issue 6 Pages 435-438
Children frequently present with acute otitis media and postoperative treatment is difficult. As a result, the indications for tympanoplasty in children remain controversial. We experienced 109 ears inpatients under 18 years of age who all underwent tympanoplasty from 1989 to 1998. The results were satisfactory with a success rate of 82% regarding hearing and of 90% regarding the tympanic membrane. The above successful findings suggest that surgeons should not make age restrictions regarding the indications for tympanoplasty.
