Ear Tube Insertion (Myringotomy)
鼓膜切开置管术
Duration
15-30 minutes procedure
Recovery
1-2 days, immediate hearing improvement
Savings
~77% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
Minimally invasive procedure to insert ventilation tubes through the eardrum for chronic middle ear effusion or recurrent ear infections. Chinese ENT specialists perform this common procedure using microscopic or endoscopic techniques with excellent outcomes. Particularly beneficial for children with persistent fluid buildup affecting hearing and speech development.
Audiological Assessment
Hearing test and tympanometry to confirm middle ear fluid and assess degree of conductive hearing loss
Duration: 30 minutesMyringotomy
Small incision in the eardrum under microscopic visualization, with aspiration of accumulated middle ear fluid
Duration: 5-10 minutesTube Placement
Insertion of tiny ventilation tube (grommet) into the eardrum incision to maintain middle ear aeration
Duration: 5 minutesPost-operative Follow-up
Regular checks to confirm tube patency, hearing improvement, and eventual natural tube extrusion
Duration: 6-18 months- Immediate improvement in hearing ability
- Prevention of recurrent ear infections
- Quick procedure with minimal discomfort
- Tubes naturally extrude as ear matures
- Persistent perforation after tube extrusion (rare)
- Tube blockage requiring replacement
- Minor ear discharge in some patients
- Scarring of eardrum (tympanosclerosis)
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.