Myringotomy and ventilation tubes: A report of 1,568 ears
- 1 November 1982
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in The Laryngoscope
- Vol. 92 (11) , 1293-1297
- https://doi.org/10.1288/00005537-198211000-00013
Abstract
We reviewed the records of all patients who had a myringotomy and insertion of a ventilation tube at Otologic Medical Group during a 6-year period; there were 2,266 intubations on 1,568 ears. Uncomplicated serous otitis media was the indication in 1.055 ears; 19% developed brief episodes of otorrhea. Persistent otorrhea necessitated tube removal in 9 ears, all but 2 of which became dry. These 2 patients required mastoid surgery. We conclude that myringotomy and insertion of a ventilation tube in serous otitis media is associated with infrequent complications, and these complications are probably related more to the underlying disease process than to the ventilation tube.Keywords
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