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Panel Presentations

Otology/Neurotology

Essentials in Tympanoplasty: Present and Future

Sunday, October 12, 2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Location: 237-238
Disclosure(s):
David H. Jung, MD, PhD, FACS:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Manuela Fina, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Aaron K. Remenschneider, MD, MPH, FACS:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This one-hour course will describe surgical tympanoplasty methods. The emphasis will be on practical tips that can be used by the attendees to improve their surgical outcomes. A variety of approaches including microscopic, endoscopic, and in-office techniques will be discussed. In addition, cutting-edge research describing novel materials will be described. We anticipate that both new and experienced practitioners will find the panel presentation and discussion to be valuable.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Learn a variety of tympanoplasty approaches for a given size and location of perforation.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Evaluate when a microscopic vs endoscopic approach is most appropriate for tympanoplasty.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Gain awareness about novel tympanoplasty techniques.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Tympanoplasty remains one of the most commonly performed procedures within otolaryngology. Because of recent advances in tympanoplasty techniques, there is a need for improved familiarity with tympanoplasty techniques and outcomes.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement :

    Moderator(s)

  • David H. Jung, MD, PhD, FACS

    Associate Professor
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Boston, MA, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Panelist(s)

  • MF

    Manuela Fina, MD

    Assistant Professor
    Univesity of Minesota
    St.Paull, MN, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • AR

    Aaron K. Remenschneider, MD, MPH, FACS

    Associate Professor
    Boston Childrens Hospital
    Boston, MA, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.