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Franklin Holzer, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1973;98(5):319-321.

Abstract
A series of guinea pigs was used to evaluate the effect and fate of gelatin film when introduced into the middle ear. After 45 days, no residue of gelatin film or granulation tissue was found, fibrosis was minimal, and the lining mucosa appeared intact and normal. A series of patients who received gelatin film implants during tympanoplasty was reviewed, and the findings suggest that gelatin film is a suitable material for middle ear implant.

Author Affiliations
Boston

From the Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, Boston.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Aug 24, 1972.

Reprint requests to Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, 750 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118 (Dr. Holzer).

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