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As a young intern in the US Air Force, Dr. Jack Turner of Texas devised this procedure to keep pilots ear drums from bursting

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When should myringotomy not be performed?

Myringotomy with or without the insertion of ear tubes is NOT recommended for initial treatment of otherwise healthy children with middle ear inflammation with effusion.


What are the benefits of myringotomy?

Parents often report that children talk better, hear better, are less irritable, sleep better, and behave better after myringotomy with the insertion of ear tubes.


What are the results of a myringotomy in children?

Parents often report that children talk better, hear better, are less irritable, sleep better, and behave better after myringotomy with the insertion of ear tubes.


How successful is a myringotomy?

The surgery may not be a permanent cure. As many as 30% of children undergoing myringotomy with insertion of ear tubes need to undergo another procedure within five years.


Is a surgical incision of the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of the ear tubes?

Yes, a surgical incision of the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of ear tubes is known as a myringotomy. This procedure allows for the drainage of fluid from the middle ear and helps prevent future infections by facilitating air flow. Ear tubes are then inserted through the incision to maintain the opening and promote ventilation. Myringotomy is commonly performed in children with recurrent ear infections or chronic otitis media.


What is the purpose of myringotomy?

Myringotomy with the insertion of ear tubes is an optional treatment for inflammation of the middle ear with fluid collection (effusion), also called glue ear, that lasts more than three months.


Where is Myringotomy done?

Myringotomy and ear tube surgery is performed in a hospital


Myringotomy is the same as?

Myringotomy is a surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) to relieve pressure or drain fluid from the middle ear. It is often performed to treat conditions like chronic otitis media or to insert ear tubes for ventilation. While it is commonly referred to in relation to ear tube placement, myringotomy itself specifically refers to the incision made in the eardrum.


When is Myringotomy done?

Myringotomy and ear tube surgery is performed to drain ear fluid and prevent ear infections when antibiotics don't work or when ear infections are chronic


What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of ear tubes?

The medical term for surgical removal of ear tubes is "tympanostomy tube removal" or "myringotomy tube removal." During this procedure, the tiny tubes placed in the eardrums to help drain fluid are removed.


What happens when ear tubes are inserted?

Ear tubes can be inserted into the incision during myringotomy and left there. The eardrum heals around them, securing them in place. They usually fall out on their own in six to 12 months or are removed by a doctor.


What is the purpose of a myringotomy?

to relieve symptoms, to restore hearing, to take a sample of the fluid to examine in the laboratory in order to identify any microorganisms present, or to insert ear tubes.