From: Loop underlay tympanoplasty for anterior, subtotal and total tympanic membrane perforations: a retrospective review
Type of Surgery
Type of Perforation
Primary (n = 810)
Revision (n = 290)
Total Perforation
(n = 260)
155
105
Subtotal perforation
(n = 520)
470
50
Anterior Perforation
(n = 330)
195
135