Ear tube insertion

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Tympanic membrane

Ear tube insertion - series

Overview

Recovery

Risks

Ear tube insertion

Alternative Names:

Myringotomy; Tympanostomy; Ear tubes surgery

Risks:

The risks for any anesthesia are:

Reactions to medications
Problems breathing

The risks for any surgery are:

Bleeding
Infection

Additional risks include scarring of the eardrum and drainage from the ear. These complications are usually temporary or do not cause problems in children. Your doctor can explain these complications in more detail.

Review Date: 9/9/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (10/24/2004).

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