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The outcome of tympanoplasty based on the site of perforation.
| Site of perforation | Successful | Unsuccessful | p‐Value a | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underlay method | Subtotal | 31 (96.88%) | 1 (3.12%) | .85 |
| Central | 30 (93.75%) | 2 (6.25%) | ||
| Inferior | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | ||
| Posterior | 13 (92.86%) | 1 (7.14%) | ||
| Anterior | 6 (100%) | 0 (0%) | ||
| Over‐underlay method | Subtotal | 33 (91.67%) | 3 (8.33%) | .01 |
| Central | 19 (100%) | 0 (0%) | ||
| Inferior | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) | ||
| Posterior | 4 (80.00%) | 1 (20.00%) | ||
| Anterior | 5 (83.33%) | 1 (16.67%) | ||
Chi‐square.
