Ear Infection Gerd
Surgery
Tympanostomy (with Myringotomy)
A tympanostomy involves the insertion of tubes to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear. The procedure involves:
- A general anesthetic (asleep, no pain). Children typically recover completely within a few hours.
- Myringotomy (removal of fluid) is performed first.
- After myringotomy, the doctor inserts a tube to allow continuous drainage of the fluid from the middle ear.
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