In some cases, medical care (antibiotics) alone cannot control middle ear problems. If your child has hearing loss or if fluid still remains after several months, surgery may be recommended to treat the middle ear. Our physicians will discuss this procedure with you and answer any questions you may have.

During the surgery, the physician removes the fluid from the middle ear and places a tiny tube in the eardrum. This tube creates a very small tunnel between the outer ear canal and the middle ear. This tunnel balances air pressure on both sides of the eardrum and prevents fluid buildup, even if the eustachian tube becomes blocked again. In most cases, surgery can be performed on both ears in less than 30 minutes.