A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is created in the eardrum to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear.

What is a Tympanotomy procedure?

Tympanostomy tubes are small tubes that are surgically placed into your child's eardrum by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon. The tubes may be made of plastic, metal, or Teflon®. The tubes are placed to help drain the fluid out of the middle ear to reduce the risk of ear infections.

What does Tympanotomy mean in medical terms?

: incision of the tympanic membrane. — called also tympanotomy.