Ear Tubes (cont.)

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Ear Tubes At A Glance
  • Recurrent ear infections may require insertion of ear tubes.

  • Ear tube placement involves a tiny incision in the ear drum.

  • It is helpful to understand what to expect before, during, and after surgery.

  • Ear tubes can have complications, it is important to follow of the doctor's directions following surgery.

Previous contributing author and editor: Author: James K. Bredenkamp, MD, FACS
Editor: William C. Shiel, JR, MD, FACP, FACR

References: www.kidshealth.org, "Ear Infections." www.entnet.org, "Ear Tube." www.webmd.com, "Tubes for ear infections."


Last Editorial Review: 4/18/2008


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