| myringotomy |
surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)
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| myringotomy |
A surgically placed tiny incision in the eardrum. Any fluid behind the eardrum can then drain and usually thickened secretions can be removed. A small plastic ear tube (a tympanostomy tube) is often inserted into the eardrum. These ventilating tubes usually remain in place for 6 months to several years. Eventually, they will move out of the eardrum (extrude) and fall out of the ear canal by themselves.
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| myringotomy |
Small incision made in the eardrum to allow pus to drain.
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| myringotomy |
incision of the tympanic membrane (eardrum). Often done for the placement of tubes to encourage draining of fluid caught behind the eardrum and often resulting in recurrent ear infections.
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| myringotomy |
minor surgery which requires the use of anesthesia. Involve the creation of a small incision in the eardrum which allows for fluid drainage and insertion of ear tubes.
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