Tympanostomy
Tympanostomy
Tympanostomy (pronounced: tim-pan-OS-toh-mee), also known as a Myringotomy, is a surgical procedure that involves the creation of a small opening in the Tympanic membrane (eardrum) to allow the drainage of fluid, or to insert a Tympanostomy tube into the eardrum. The term "Tympanostomy" is derived from the Greek words "tympanon" (drum) and "stoma" (mouth or opening).
Procedure
During a Tympanostomy, a small incision is made in the eardrum to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the Middle ear. A Tympanostomy tube is often inserted into the eardrum to maintain the opening and allow continuous drainage. This procedure is commonly performed under general anesthesia in children and local anesthesia in adults.
Indications
Tympanostomy is often recommended for patients suffering from Otitis media with effusion (OME), chronic Suppurative otitis media (CSOM), or recurrent acute otitis media (RAOM). It is also used as a treatment for Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Risks and Complications
Like any surgical procedure, Tympanostomy carries certain risks and potential complications. These may include infection, persistent perforation of the eardrum, scarring, hearing loss, and the need for additional surgery.
Related Terms
- Myringotomy
- Tympanic membrane
- Tympanostomy tube
- Middle ear
- Otitis media
- Suppurative otitis media
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tympanostomy
- Wikipedia's article - Tympanostomy
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski