Tympanostomy vs. Myringotomy: Understanding Eardrum Tube Placement
No. Myringotomy is the surgical incision of the eardrum to create an opening for placement of tubes. Tympanostomy is the surgical creation of an opening in the eardrum or tympanic membrane.Tympanostomy tubes inserted into the opening for ventilation purposes.
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