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What is myringotomy?

April 26, 2017myringotomy

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What is myringotomy?

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Also called tympanostomy, myringotomy involves the removal of fluid from the eardrum. Myringotomy with or without tube implantation is the most frequently performed ear operation and the second-most common surgical procedure in children younger than two years of age, after circumcision. Surgery is recommended for patients with hearing loss and the presence of fluid for four months or longer.