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myringotomy without tubes

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 17 March 2016 - 15:09

Hello, my son who is only 5 years old have been asked to go through a myringotomy surgery to clear fluid behind his ear drums. The ENT first suggested we insert tubes however as this would result my son having to wear ear plugs every time he has a bath or swim we didn’t think this was an option. My son loves water. He then suggested we do a myringotomy without inserting tubes. This would mean he would just do the incision to clean the ears.
I am wondering if there are others who had this procedure for their kids? I am very worried therefore any information will be helpful.
Many thanks,

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 17 March 2016 - 23:14
The procedure is low risk and straightforward. It will clear ears in short term - assuming he has glue ear causing reduced hearing. The grommets (tubes) would give a slightly longer term solution so might be worth taking the hit on ear plugs rather than putting the child through surgery twice if they were needed after eardrum had healed. Eardrum healing takes 4- 6 weeks if there is no infection present at time of surgery. Grommets is done as day surgery and complications are minimal. The risk of not having grommets is hearing loss and consequent speech and learning difficulties. I would maybe talk a bit more to your surgeon re whether recurrence/continuance of glue ear is likely. Earplugs are a small price to pay for hearing.
 
 

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