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Tympanostomy tube — A tympanostomy tube (also known as a grommet, ear tube, pressure equalization tube, PE tube or myringotomy tube) is a small tube inserted into the eardrum in order to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time, and to prevent the… … Wikipedia
Tube — A long hollow cylinder. There are many tube like structures in the human body, such as the auditory tube (Eustachian tube) in the ear. * * * 1. A hollow cylindrical structure or canal. 2. A hollow cylinder or pipe. SYN: tuba [TA]. [L. tubus]… … Medical dictionary
Tube, ear — A small plastic tube inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time. These ventilating tubes usually remain in place for 6 months to several years. Eventually, they move out of the eardrum (extrude) and… … Medical dictionary
Tympanostomy tube — A small plastic tube inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time. These ventilating tubes usually remain in place for 6 months to several years. Eventually, they move out of the eardrum (extrude) and… … Medical dictionary
ventilation tube — a tube inserted after myringotomy in chronic cases of middle ear effusion, such as in secretory or mucoid otitis media; it provides ventilation and drainage for the middle ear during healing. Called also tympanostomy t … Medical dictionary
Tympanosclerosis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 H74.0 ICD 9 385.0 Tympanosclerosis (also known as … Wikipedia
Otitis media — Classification and external resources A view of the tympanic membrane showing acute otitis media ICD 10 H … Wikipedia
Cleft lip and palate — For other uses, see Cleft. Cleft lip and palate Classification and external resources … Wikipedia
Grommet — For animated character, see Gromit. For the juvenile sportsperson, see grommet (sportsperson). Eyelet redirects here. For its homophone, see islet. Some rubber grommets. A grommet is a ring inserted into a hole through thin material, such as… … Wikipedia
Myringotomy — A surgically placed tiny incision in the eardrum. Any fluid behind the eardrum can then drain and usually thickened secretions can be removed. A small plastic ear tube (a tympanostomy tube) is often inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle… … Medical dictionary
