Glue ear and Grommets

Conditions

Glue ear (Otitis media with effusion) ENTUK

Procedures

Grommets (Ventilation tubes through the ear drum) ENTUK

Post procedure advice

Post operative ear care

Procedure videos *Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery*

Depending on where the cholesteatoma is, different cuts may be needed. This video gives an example of a post-auricular incision commonly used.

Grommet / ventilation tube insertion Mayo clinic

Audio, large text and other language versions

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Where is this information from?

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education for people from all walks of life. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of “the needs of the patient come first.” Our headquarters are located in Rochester, MN, while we have campuses in Florida and Arizona.”

ENTUK.org: “ENT UK is the professional membership body representing ear, nose and throat surgery and head, neck and thyroid surgery in the UK.” Its members include over 2300 ENT health professionals. Their patient information leaflets linked above are written and reviewed by named specialist consultant ENT surgeons.