How Is Myringotomy Performed?
Myringotomy Is a Surgical Procedure of the Eardrum or Tympanic Membrane. the Procedure Is Performed by Making a Small Incision with a Myringotomy Knife Through...
Myringotomy is a surgical procedure of the eardrum or tympanic membrane. The procedure is performed by making a small incision with a myringotomy knife through the layers of tympanic membrane (see the image below).
Is a myringotomy painful?
Does a Myringotomy Hurt? Anesthesia prevents pain during surgery. You may have minor pain after surgery. Your doctor can give you pain medication or recommend a nonprescription pain reliever to manage this discomfort.
Are you put to sleep for a myringotomy?
Procedure Details
Ear tube surgery (myringotomy) is usually performed while the patient is under general anesthesia (put to sleep). It can also be done in adults with a local anesthetic (the patient remains awake). During the surgery: The surgeon makes a small incision (cut) in the eardrum.
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