Essentials in Tympanoplasty: Present and Future

Monday, October 2, 2023

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Ballroom B1

Moderator(s)

David H. Jung, MD PhD

Assistant Professor
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA, United States

Panelist(s)

David H. Jung, MD PhD

Assistant Professor
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA, United States
Manuela Fina, MD

Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN, United States
JD

John L. Dornhoffer, MD

Professor & Chair
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR, United States
Aaron K. Remenschneider, MD

Otologist / Neurotologist
Boston Childrens Hospital
Boston, MA, United States

Disclosure(s):

Manuela Fina, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.

John L. Dornhoffer, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.

Aaron K. Remenschneider, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This one-hour course will describe surgical tympanoplasty methods. The emphasis will be on practical tips that can be used by the attendees to improve their surgical outcomes. A variety of approaches including microscopic, endoscopic, and in-office techniques will be discussed. In addition, cutting-edge research describing novel materials will be described. We anticipate that both new and experienced practitioners will find the panel presentation and discussion to be valuable.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Utilize the ideal tympanoplasty approach for a given size and location of perforation.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Understand the use of cartilage in tympanoplasty.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Evaluate when a microscopic vs endoscopic approach is most appropriate for tympanoplasty.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Need for improved familiarity with tympanoplasty techniques and outcomes.