Special Surgical Procedures II LESSON 1: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Surgery Section II: EAR SURGERY
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1-23. MYRINGOTOMY
a. General. Myringotomy is an incision through the tympanic membrane. This may be done when an inner ear infection produces pus that is causing undue pressure on the membrane. It may also be done to correct hearing loss due to fluids in the middle ear.
b. Preparation of the Operating Room. Sterile instruments are set up in accordance with local policy and the surgeon's preference. Non-instrument items in the setup include cotton-tipped applicators, cotton (for plugging the canal after surgery), and culture tubes.
c. Operative Procedure.
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