<prompt> Which of following is not an absolute contraindication of tympanoplasty?Malignant otits externaTumor of middle earPoor eustachian tube functionActive ear discharge  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., Poor eustachian tube function Absolute contraindications for tympanoplastyActive infectionMalignant otitis externaMiddleexternal ear neoplasmsUncontrolled cholesteatomaMeningitisPoor Eustachian tube function is a relative contraindication. 