PATIENT PORTAL SPANISH HOMETREATMENTSADDITIONAL TREATMENTSMYRINGOTOMY AND TYMPANOSTOMY MYRINGOTOMY & TYMPANOSTOMY Myringotomy is a surgical procedure that involves creating a small incision in the ear drum to relieve pressure or drain pus from the middle ear. In many cases, tympanostomy tubes will be placed to allow fluid to pass through the ear canal into the middle ear. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE PROCEDURE When the patient is a child, myringotomy and tympanostomy tube placement are done under general anesthesia. Adults, however, may have the procedure with just local anesthesia. The procedure itself takes less than five minutes. To begin, your SFENTA™ surgeon will create a small incision in the ear drum. If any fluid is present in the middle ear, it will be suctioned out. From there, the tympanostomy tube will be placed in the newly created hole. Eventually, the tubes will spontaneously fall out of the ear drum and the hole will close. THE RECOVERY: WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY Myringotomy is associated with a very quick recovery period. Most patients experience minimal pain and discomfort, and some may require antibiotic ear drops after surgery. Once tympanostomy tubes are placed, you will no longer be able to scuba dive or swim deeply under water. However, swimming on the surface of the water is permitted. Many patients wear earplugs after their procedure to ensure that water does not enter the middle ear via the tubes. WHAT ARE THE RISKS? Myringotomy with tympanostomy tubes is a very safe procedure that can substantially improve hearing and middle ear function. However, there are some rare risks. They include: A residual perforated ear drum after the PE tube falls out Scarring on the ear drum Recurrent infections Hearing loss CONTACT SFENTA™ TODAY At SFENTA, our ear, nose and throat doctors have years of experience performing myringotomy with tympanostomy tubes for our patients. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and begin planning your treatment. - MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED - Schedule a consultation today! SCHEDULE NOW Copyright © 2021 South Florida ENT Associates, P.A. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Notice of Nondiscrimination