Introduction:
Background: Tympanoplasties have conventionally been performed
through three primary techniques, namely post-aural, endaural, and
permeatal approaches1. Although research has
scrutinized auditory outcomes and closure rates of perforations, limited
information is available about patient preferences and experiences
specific to each distinct surgical approach2. This
study offers insight into the patient viewpoints concerning the
prevalent tympanoplasty approaches—per-meatal versus post-aural
methods.
Objectives : Our study primarily seeks to capture patient’s
experiential perspectives and opinions in relation to the contrasting
per-meatal and post-aural techniques. This study encompasses patient
perceptions of scar Vs scar-less surgical procedures, as well as any
associated scar-related complications. Furthermore, we explore potential
dissimilarities observed by patients in postoperative symptoms,
particularly related to ear discharge and auditory function. Lastly, we
examine variations in patients’ recovery times and their ability to
resume work after undergoing each distinct surgical approach.