Grommet insertion

Insertion of tiny tubes into the eardrum (one ear or both ears) following a small incision in the eardrum (myringotomy)

Speciality ENT, Paediatrics
Urgency elective
Duration 10 to 20 min
Blood Loss none
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Gas Induction
Pain mild (+)
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 6 to 8 weeks
Additional Info operation may be cancelled if present or recent bronchitis, cough or chest infection
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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