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The rationale of this study lies in the need to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of tragal cartilage and temporalis fascia grafts in terms of graft uptake, hearing improvement, postoperative complications, and long-term surgical success.

As both materials are widely used in otologic practice, understanding their relative advantages and limitations can help surgeons make evidence-based decisions tailored to individual patient characteristics. Furthermore, in regions where chronic ear disease is highly prevalent, optimizing surgical outcomes is essential to reduce morbidity and improve hearing-related quality of life.

The novelty of this study is based on its comparative clinical evaluation of two commonly used graft materials in myringoplasty within the same institutional setting and patient population.

By assessing both anatomical success and functional hearing outcomes simultaneously, the study aims to provide a balanced evaluation of the efficacy of tragal cartilage and temporalis fascia. In addition, the study may contribute to identifying specific clinical situations where one graft material may be more advantageous than the other, thereby improving patient selection and surgical planning.

The expected outcome of this study is that both graft materials will demonstrate satisfactory graft uptake and hearing improvement, but differences may exist in graft stability, resistance to reperforation, and postoperative hearing gain.

Tragal cartilage is expected to provide better anatomical success, particularly in large or high-risk perforations, whereas temporalis fascia may show slightly superior acoustic performance. The findings of this study may help establish clearer guidelines regarding graft selection in myringoplasty.

The implications of this study are significant for both clinicians and patients. A better understanding of graft performance can improve surgical success rates, reduce recurrence of tympanic membrane perforation, and enhance postoperative hearing outcomes.

The study may also assist otologic surgeons in selecting the most appropriate graft material based on patient-specific factors and disease severity. Ultimately, this research aims to contribute to improved standards of care in middle ear surgery and better quality of life for patients suffering from chronic tympanic membrane perforations.