Myringotomy in Israel

Professor Efraim Evyatar

leading otolaryngologist, ENT surgeon

Infections, injuries, and pressure changes can lead to fluid accumulation in the middle ear. To preserve the patient's hearing and avoid other complications, doctors perform the removal of this effusion by puncturing the eardrum and draining the middle ear cavity. This procedure is called myringotomy.

Otolaryngologists at the TOP Ichilov clinic have been practicing myringotomy for many years. Patients of all ages, from very young children to the elderly, come to drain the middle ear cavity.

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The main reasons why people prefer to undergo myringotomy at the TOP Ichilov clinic are:

• The medical center employs highly skilled specialists who are proficient in the most modern surgical techniques for the middle ear;
• The TOP Ichilov clinic is equipped with the latest medical equipment and computerized robotic technology, allowing for precise determination of the surgical intervention volume and facilitating the procedure through visualization on a screen.
• High level of service and comfortable accommodation for patients at the clinic
• Relatively low cost of medical services while maintaining high quality. It should be noted that a similar procedure in clinics in Europe and the USA costs patients significantly more than in Israel.

Indications for Myringotomy:

Typically, myringotomy is performed for the following purposes:

• Laboratory analysis of the accumulated fluid, including studies to identify the causative agent of the disease;
• Elimination of pressure differences between the tympanic cavity and the external environment by placing a tympanostomy tube. This helps prevent disease recurrence and fluid accumulation in the middle ear cavity.
• To restore hearing lost due to fluid accumulation in the tympanic cavity. In some cases, removing the effusion in the middle ear can prevent delays in speech development in children.

Myringotomy at the TOP Ichilov Clinic

All patients scheduled for myringotomy at the TOP Ichilov clinic undergo diagnostic examination and preparation for the surgical intervention. The diagnostics include hearing tests, a complete blood count, otoscopic examination of the outer ear and eardrum, as well as tympanometry – recording the eardrum's response to pressure changes.

Myringotomy at the TOP Ichilov clinic is performed under general anesthesia using microsurgical instruments and a special microscope. Through a tiny incision, the middle ear cavity is drained, and a small tube is inserted into the eardrum to prevent subsequent fluid accumulation. It is important to note that after the patient's condition normalizes, the tube is removed, and the incision heals on its own.

The TOP Ichilov clinic also practices laser myringotomy for exudative otitis media. The advantages of this type of laser technology include:

• High effectiveness and absolute safety for the patient;
• Short duration of the procedure (up to 15 minutes) and postoperative period (up to 24 hours);
• Minimization of the risk of potential complications.

Thanks to the use of the most modern technologies and years of practice, the doctors at the TOP Ichilov clinic have helped many people overcome hearing impairments. Don't miss your opportunity!