In 1998 Eavey described a new inlay technique for tympanoplasty in the pediatric age group using a cartilage graft through a transcanal approach. This technique was found to be effective and comfortable (no external canal incisions or ear packing). This study evaluated the efficacy of modified-inlay cartilage tympanoplasty compared with the conventional underlay tympanoplasty.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fundação Faculdade Federal de Ciências Médicas de Porto Alegre, R. Cel Corte Real 122/603, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, CEP-90630-080.
