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Ear Tube Insertion


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Alternate Names : Ear Tubes Surgery, Myringotomy, Tympanostomy

Definition

Ear tube insertion is a surgical procedure to drain fluid and place tubes in the eardrums.

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Tympanic Membrane

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Overview & Description

While the patient is under general anesthesia, a small incision is made in the eardrum and the accumulated fluid is suctioned out. A small tube may be inserted through the eardrum incision to allow fluid to continuously flow out and air to enter and dry out the middle ear.

Because the incision heals without sutures, the hole closes and the ear tubes fall out naturally after a few months.

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• Definition
• Ear Tube Insertion: Overview & Description
• Ear Tube Insertion: Indications
• Ear Tube Insertion: Expectations after Surgery
• Ear Tube Insertion: Convalescence & Recovery
• Ear Tube Insertion: Risks
• Pictures & Images

Review Date : 2/5/2003
Reviewed By : Edward Chang, MD, DDS, Facial Reconstructive Surgical and Medical Center, Palo Alto California. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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