Abstract
Tympanoplasty was performed in 100 children with chronic otitis media. In 80 cases otitis media was found to have been established before the patients were 6 years of age. On observation of infectious microorganism, Proteus groups were found to be in the highest percentage, followed by Staphylococcus aureus. Pathological examination of granulation tissue in children revealed the same percentage of pathological types as in adults. Preoperatively, particular care should be given to children with allergic rhinitis and adenoid vegetation.
