Myringotomy tube

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain
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Case Discussion

Ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy or myringotomy tubes, are tiny cylinders placed through the ear drum to allow air into the middle ear. They are inserted in patients with repeated middle ear infections or hearing loss due to persistent middle ear fluid (tympanic effusion). 

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