Myringotomy

A myringotomy is a surgery performed on your tympanic membrane. A tiny incision is created in your eardrum to allow fluid to drain from your middle ear. Myringotomy is most often recommended to treat otitis media with effusion (fluid in the ear). On average, myringotomy recovery takes about four weeks.

The main purpose of a myringotomy is to allow fluid that’s trapped in your middle ear to drain out. This fluid could be water, blood, or pus.

Anesthesia prevents pain during myringotomy surgery. However, you may experience some mild pain or discomfort following your procedure.