Ear tube insertion is the placement of tubes through the eardrums. It is done to help the fluid behind the eardrums to drain so that the ears can function normally, or to reduce the risk of recurrent ear infections.
Note: While this article focuses on ear tube insertion in children, most of the information also could apply to adults with similiar symptoms or problems.
Myringotomy; Tympanostomy; Ear tube surgery
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Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the... Read more »
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SurgeryTympanostomy (with Myringotomy)A tympanostomy involves the insertion of tubes to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear. The procedure... Read more »
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Many of the treatments for ear infections, particularly antibiotic use and surgical procedures, are often unnecessary in many children. Between 80 -... Read more »
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Acute ear infections account for 15 - 30 million visits to the doctor each year in the U.S. In fact, ear infections are the most common reason why an... Read more »
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