Table 2 Otoscopic profile of the 117 ears
Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Site of tympanic perforation | ||
Central | 84 | 71.8 |
Anterosuperior | 11 | 9.4 |
Anterior | 10 | 8.5 |
Anteroinferior | 1 | 0.9 |
Posterior | 9 | 7.7 |
Posteroinferior | 2 | 1.7 |
Total | 117 | 100.0 |
Size of tympanic perforation | ||
Subtotal (> ¾) | 7 | 6.0 |
Large (3/4) | 53 | 45.3 |
Average (1/2) | 52 | 44.4 |
Small (1/4) | 5 | 4.3 |
Total | 117 | 100.0 |
Appearance of the mucosa of the tympanic cavity | ||
Erythematous | 58 | 49.6 |
Erythematous with a discharge | 50 | 42.7 |
Polypoid | 9 | 7.7 |
Total | 117 | 100.0 |