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When Good Tympanostomy Tubes Go Bad


 

However, there are many tubes on the market, and many good choices available, he noted.

This tube is in the classic position with dried otorrhea in the center.

This tube is totally blocked with fleshy, shiny granulation tissue.

A “perforation” or hole did not heal after the tube extruded. Photos courtesy Dr. Benjamin Cable

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