Surgical puncture of the eardrum with removal of fluid and pus from the middle ear, to eliminate a persistent ear infection and excessive pressure on the tympanic membrane. A polyethylene tube is placed in the tympanic membrane to allow for drainage of the middle ear cavity.

an operation to insert a tiny ventilation tube called a grommet temporarily into the eardrum to treat the condition ‘ glue ear’ ( otitis media).

surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)

a procedure to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear

a procedure where a hole is made in the eardrum to relieve fluid buildup and to prevent infection

a surgically placed tiny incision in the eardrum

incision of the tympanic membrane (eardrum). Often done for the placement of tubes to encourage draining of fluid caught behind the eardrum and often resulting in recurrent ear infections.

A minor surgical procedure in which a small slit is made in the ear-drum to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear.

surgical procedure to remove infection from the mastoid bone.

A surgical opening in the eardrum that allows for drainage.

an incision made into the ear drum.

A small incision made into the eardrum to allow fluid to drain from the ear

Outpatient procedure in which small metal or plastic tubes are inserted through the eardrum to equalize pressure between the middle and outer ear.

a surgical opening of the eardrum to release pressure on the middle ear.

Myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a tiny incision is created in the eardrum, so as to relieve pressure caused by the excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus. Myringotomy is often performed as a treatment for otitis media. Before the invention of antibiotics, myringotomy was the main treatment of severe acute otitis media.