A child having myringotomy tubes placed asks, "How and when will the tubes be removed?" What is your best response?
A) "You will have them replaced every 2 months until you reach age 18."
B) "The tubes remain in place for 6 months and then are dissolved by vinegar."
C) "The tubes remain in place for 6 to 12 months until they come out by themselves."
D) "The tubes are not removed; they grow permanently into place."
C
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