Ear Tubes

" Hello welcome -- on center. -- children who experienced repeated ear infections are fluid build up behind the ear drum there is a risk of developing hearing loss and problems with speech how ever. An ear nose and throat doctor can correct this by placing a small tube into the ear -- allowing air to get to the middle -- This is a simple outpatient procedure and usually takes about ten minutes to perform. Now let's take a look out your tubes are placed warning what you're about to see is an actual surgical video. When the child is on the general anesthesia. The doctor will start by clearing out wax buildup in the ear canal. Using a microscope. The surgeon will make it small incision on the -- drop then the -- suction out. You doctor will then insert the tiny spool like -- No stooges are required and the procedure. The surgeon will finish by putting drops and and then cotton is then placed in the ear canal. Now some facts about ear -- it's very important that your child not eat anything eight to ten hours prior to surgery this is done to prevent complications with the anesthesia. Your child can usually go home within two hours after surgery and back to school the next day. Ask that you -- the it troops may fall out this is normal or your doctor will remove them. The inner tubes are usually in place for an average of nine months has always is important to consult with your primary care physician or pediatrician. Could determine the best treatment options I'm dr. Manny Fox News. "