CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
Due to its location and thickness characteristics, the tympanic membrane is susceptible to perforation by various etiologies, which can cause otalgia, otorrhea, tinnitus and hearing loss in the patients. It is essential to perform a accurate otoscopy in these cases, as the size of the perforation, among other factors, can influence in complications, management, and prognosis of the patien…