After a Myringotomy (Ear Tubes): Ask Mayo Clinic Health System

A myringotomy (tubes in ears) is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure and drain fluid from the ear by making a hole in the eardrum. This can be done with the placement of a pressure-equalizing tube. It is commonly performed in children to treat recurrent ear infections.

In this video, Pao Vang, M.D., an ENT physician with Mayo Clinic Health System, discusses what to expect following the procedure including how long ear tubes can be expected to last, and also if the procedure can be repeated. Mayo Clinic Health System offers comprehensive treatment and care for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions, with ENT specialists who work collaboratively to provide coordinated care close to home.

Our team of specialists is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our patients, ensuring that they receive the best possible outcomes.

Pao Vang, M.D., is a physician in the Otolaryngology (ENT) Department at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.