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tympanostomy
Indications:
- otitis media with effusion in children
- remove effusion
- provide ventilation
- restore hearing
Procedure:
- after myringotomy & suctioning of fluid from the middle ear, a small tube (tympanostomy tube) is inserted into the eardrum
- myringotomy with insertion of tympanostomy tubes is most often performed on both ears
Notes:
- does not improve developmental outcomes at age 6 when placed for persistent middle ear effusion [1]
Related
myringotomy
tympanostomy tube
General
ENT surgery; otorhinolaryngologic surgery; ear, nose & throat surgery
References
- Paradise JL, Campbell TF, Dollaghan CA, Feldman HM, Bernard BS,
Colborn DK, Rockette HE, Janosky JE, Pitcairn DL, Kurs-Lasky M,
Sabo DL, Smith CG.
Developmental outcomes after early or delayed insertion of
tympanostomy tubes.
N Engl J Med. 2005 Aug 11;353(6):576-86.
PMID: 16093466