A review of type 3 tympanoplasty

With the introduction of newer technologies, the advent of antibiotics, and improved surgical methods; the past 25 years have seen a great revolution, refinement, and improvement of tympanoplastic procedures. Furthermore, the methods of classification have been modified, The introduction of ossicula r reconstruction with biocompatible implants greatly enhanced the success o f type 3 tympanoplasty. This article reviews the classification, indication s, surgical techniques, biomechanical properties, and expected hearing resu lts of type 3 tympanoplasty.