The effectiveness of repairment of traumatic tympanic membrane perforations with cigarette paper

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of repairment of traumatic tympanic membrane perforation (TTMP) with cigarette paper patch (CPP) on perforation closure and hearing functions. METHODS: A retrospective evaluation was made of 67 ears of 61 patients diagnosed with TTMP and treated with CPP in our clinic between January 2015 and 2019. In the classification of TTMP size, the entire tympanic membrane was evaluated as 100%, perforation of 0.05). AC PTA values after CPP application were determined to be significantly lower than AC PTA values before CPP application at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 khz (p