447 What Age is Best to Perform Myringoplasty?

Abstract Aim This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess this relationship determine the most appropriate age for recommendation of surgery. Method According “Preferred Reporting items meta-analysis” (PRISMA) statement, a literature search was performed across Medline, EMBASE Cochrane library from 1946-2018. Articles examining between myringoplasty or type 1 tympanoplasty success rates were screened. Results 20 articles encompassing data 2244 procedures included. The overall results conveyed clear correlation increasing rising rate. A t-test conducted which demonstrated significant (P = 0.05) transition at aged 10, whereby rate below 10 70.6% above 86%. Conclusions has uncovered in paediatric population. Furthermore, transitional point been We hope that knowledge increased particularly after helps clinicians make more informed decisions about when operate