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Myringotomy and insertion of tympanic ventilation tube at Weyland-Yutani Health System
By Dr. Kevin Hughes, MD · · Ear, Nose and Throat
This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Ear, Nose and Throat service line explains myringotomy and insertion of tympanic ventilation tube in plain language.
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Topic: myringotomy and insertion of tympanic ventilation tube. Surgical incision into the eardrum to relieve pressure or drain fluid with placement of tympanostomy tubes to allow fluid to pass through the ear canal into the middle ear.
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.