Myringotomy/ Ear Surgery
A small incision is made in the eardrum during a surgical operation called a Myringotomy, commonly referred to as ear surgery or tympanostomy, to alleviate pressure or drain fluid from the middle ear. The ENT Surgery involves the surgeon making a tiny hole in the eardrum and inserting a grommet or tympanostomy tube into the hole. Air may now enter the middle ear and fluid can exit, lowering the risk of infection and enhancing hearing. Children with persistent middle ear infections or fluid buildup frequently undergo a myringotomy, but adults with comparable illnesses can also undergo the procedure. Most patients are able to return home the same day after the treatment, which is normally performed under general anesthesia.