Myringotomy

Myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a small incision is made in the eardrum. The purpose of this operation is to create an opening in the eardrum to drain fluid from the middle ear.

Myringotomy is performed for acute or chronic otitis media. In case of acute inflammation of the middle ear, the incision allows the outflow of infected fluid, which alleviates the patient's condition. With chronic otitis media, excess fluid accumulates in the middle ear, which interferes with the normal functioning of the auditory tube and eardrum. Myringotomy makes it possible to remove this fluid.

During the operation, a special tube, a tympanostomy tube, can be inserted into the eardrum through an incision. It serves for continuous drainage of the middle ear for some time after myringotomy.

Thus, myringotomy is a small but effective operation that allows you to restore the normal functioning of the middle ear when it is inflamed or has accumulated excess fluid.

Myringotomy is a surgical operation that involves creating an artificial hole in the eardrum for acute otitis media. The operation is performed to drain infected fluid or pus from the middle ear.

Myringotomy is performed after careful diagnosis and preparation of the patient. The surgeon makes a small incision in the eardrum, which allows fluid or pus to exit the middle ear and drain into the nasopharynx. A special drainage tube is then inserted into the eardrum through the incision to ensure a constant flow of fluid and reduce pressure in the middle ear.

The operation is usually performed under local anesthesia, which allows the patient to feel comfortable during the procedure. After surgery, the patient may experience some discomfort, such as pain and discomfort in the ear, but this usually goes away after a few days.

Myringotomy is a method of treating chronic otitis media with effusion, in which a hole is left in the damaged membrane. The operation is indicated if local therapy is ineffective and complications develop - sensorineural hearing loss, perforated form of the disease, epitympanitis or labyrinthitis. In this case, the goal of the manipulation is to restore ventilation and drainage of the temporal bone.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia (dissection of the eardrum) or general anesthesia. **For children** the first option is practiced, for adults - the second. The dose and duration of pain relief are prescribed individually depending on the person’s body weight, age and initial state of health. During the opening of the tympanic organ, a temporary hole is formed - myringitis. Through it, purulent exudate is searched for and removed. Then the area is treated with iodine-containing agents, which are also used to prepare ointments and lotions after myringotomy.