Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube (Ear Tube) Placement | CSurgeries

Sexton Myringotomy Knife

Myringotomy is the creation of an incision in the ear drum to allow drainage of fluid buildup in the middle ear. It is often done to correct hearing loss or to drain infected pus. A tympanostomy tube is placed to keep the myringotomy open for a few months to guarantee that drainage continues until the eustachian tube starts draining the middle ear again. Dr. Tim A. Fife, Ear|Nose|Throat with Sacramento ENT (http://www.sacent.com) performs the procedure. Part 1: Dr. Fife explains the cause of the

#myringotomy A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is created in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear. A tympanostomy tube may be inserted through the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged time and to prevent reaccumulation of fluid. Without the insertion of a tube, the incision usually heals spontaneously within two to three weeks. Depending on the type, the tube is eit