Myringotomy with Ear Tube Placement

Preferred Label : Myringotomy with Ear Tube Placement;

NCIt related terms : Bilateral myringotomies with tube placement;

NCIt definition : A surgical procedure where an incision is made through the eardrum, and a plastic or metal tube is inserted.;

Alternative definition : ACC/AHA: Also known as placement of pressure equalization tubes, used for treatment of chronic or recurrent otitis media.;

Details

Origin ID

C70906;

UMLS CUI

C2347313;

Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
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- ACC/AHA Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology EHR Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Head and Neck [NCIt concept]
- Tympanic Membrane [NCIt concept]

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