Which is a common pediatric procedure performed that result from the diagnosis of otitis media?

a. Goniotomy
b. Tenotomy
c. Luque fixation
d. Myringotomy


ANS: D
A myringotomy is performed to allow tympanic membrane fluid drainage. It is usually accompanied by a tympanoplasty procedure that involves placing a pressure-equalizing tube into the tympanic membrane facilitating aeration of the middle ear.

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