Reply to Ronsivalle, S.; Di Luca, M. Exploring the Choice of Graft Materials in Tympanoplasty: A Perspective on the Use of Temporalis Fascia and Cartilage Grafts. Comment on "Ferlito et al. Type 1 Tympanoplasty Outcomes between Cartilage and Temporal Fascia Grafts: A Long-Term Retrospective. J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11 , 7000"
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Maniaci, Antonino; Lechien, Jerome R.; Mayo-Yanez, Miguel; Lentini, Mario; Merlino, Federico
- Source
- Journal of Clinical Medicine. Feb2024, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p1169. 2p.
- Subject
- *TYMPANOPLASTY
*CARTILAGE
*TRANSPLANTATION of organs, tissues, etc.
*TYMPANIC membrane
*MYRINGOPLASTY
- Language
- ISSN
- 2077-0383
The article is a reply to a comment on a study comparing the use of temporalis fascia and cartilage grafts in type I tympanoplasty. The authors appreciate the insights provided by the commenters and agree with their suggestions for further research. They acknowledge the potential influence of graft thickness and patient age on auditory outcomes and graft durability. The authors also mention the need for a delicate balance between graft integrity and acoustic performance tailored to each patient's unique circumstances. They discuss the standardized surgical approach used in the study and mention other adaptations and advancements in surgical techniques. The authors express gratitude for the engagement and look forward to further dialogue to enhance patient outcomes in tympanoplasty procedures. [Extracted from the article]