Is Myringotomy A Safe Procedure?

Posted on Fri, 19 Sep 2014

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Question : Hi is a myringotomy safe? I have eustation tube dysfunction and I have tried everything to resolve it to no avail. I have fluid in my right ear and fear that my eardrum will burst

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes, it is good

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, Myringotomy with or without Gromet insertion is safe and indicated in conditions causing accumulation of fluid in the middle ear and when there is eustachian tube dysfunction.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar