Scratching the eardrum for therapeutic purposes is in medicine; it is called paracentesis or myringotomy.
What is Eardrum Scratching?
Eardrum scratching; It is applied to drain the fluid accumulated in the middle ear. can cause infections and hearing impairment. Therefore, the liquid must be drained. For this purpose, the eardrum is scratched with a small knife or laser.
After the scratch is removed, it is evacuated with the help of vacuum in the middle ear. This process, which takes a few minutes, is a very simple and reliable application. Immediately after the operation, the patient's complaints begin to improve, and after a few hours, the patient can return home.
Eardrum scratching is performed under general anesthesia.
Fluid may flow from the ear for a short time after the operation. If there is a foul-smelling or bloody discharge from the ear, the situation should be reported to the doctor immediately.
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