Letter T

Tube, tympanostomy

A small plastic tube inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time.

These ventilating tubes usually remain in place for 6 months to several years.

Eventually, they move out of the eardrum (extrude) and fall out into the ear canal.

Also called ear tubes.

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