Ear Tube Surgery

Ear Tube Surgery

These are small, cylindrical tubes with a canal (lumen) in the middle, inserted into the eardrum by an ENT specialist. They allow the passage of air into the middle ear. Some are made of various materials (such as metal, plastic, and Teflon).

Who should wear a ventilation tube?

1. In recurrent acute middle ear infections

2. In middle ear fluids that do not heal on their own or with medical treatment

3. In eardrum collapses

4. In barotraumas during flight or diving

5. In patients with Down Syndrome, cleft palate, where the eardrum or Eustachian tube is not developed correctly

How is the tube attached to the eardrum?

Working with a microscope, the external ear canal is entered, and the eardrum is scratched. This process is called paracentesis. The fluid in the middle ear is drawn out from the scratched area in the eardrum. With special tools, the tube is inserted into the scratched area on the membrane, with one end in the outer ear and the other in the middle ear. There is no visible change in the patient's ear. Adenoid, which plays a vital role in this problem, is also taken in pediatric patients.

Is the surgery performed with general anesthesia?

General anesthesia is used in pediatric patients. In adult patients, the procedure can be performed with local anesthesia.

What are the Benefits of Inserting an Ear Tube?

- Significantly reduces the risk of re-infecting the middle ear,

- Eliminates hearing loss due to fluid accumulating in the middle ear,

-heals speech and balance problems caused by otitis media,

-Improves behavior and sleep problems caused by otitis media.

Ear Tube Surgery

How long does the tube last?

This is related to the type of tube inserted. Short-term tubes are usually chosen for a patient who has a tube inserted in his ear for the first time. They stay on average for 6-9 months and are excreted by the body. Generally, in the control examination, it is seen that the tube is thrown into the external ear canal, and the physician takes the tube. If the tube is not expelled and has been in place for more than one year, a light anesthetic gas can be sniffed and removed by the physician in the case of a child patient. In repetitive tube applications, long-term tubes called T-tubes can be used, and the body cannot quickly dispose of these tubes under normal conditions. They remain in the ear for more than one year as prescribed by the physician and are removed by the physician.

What should be considered after the tube is inserted?

After the tube is inserted, the ear should be protected from water. The best way for this is to use cotton with vaseline, which is applied for single use in every wash. On the other hand, if the ear becomes inflamed and begins to flow, a doctor should be consulted immediately. The infection can usually be controlled with antibiotics and some drops.

A tube was inserted into my child's ear, and his adenoid was removed. Now the tube has fallen off. Could it be the need to re-tube?

Removal of adenoid, which plays a vital role in middle ear problems, will reduce the possibility of fluid accumulation in the ear. Again, as mentioned above, the Eustachian tube reaches its adult angle at the age of 7 years. As a result, although most children with adenoids removed and a tube inserted in their ear do not need to be re-tubed, some of them may have a fluid collection in the ear. It is essential to identify these patients.

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