Comparative study of homologous dura mater and autologous temporalis fascia in tympanoplasty

ABSTRACT

Tympanic membrane perforations in 50 patients were closed using autograft temporalis fascia and homograft dura mater. The graft uptake rates were 88% and 76% for the dura and temporalis fascia respectively. The postoperative hearing gain was similar in both grafts. The dura mater seems to be more resistant to infection, much easier to handle and is instantly available