Eardrum within two to four weeks. The prognosis becomes more guarded as the force of injury increases. The pressure of fluid in an infected middle ear onto the eardrum may cause it to rupture. Usually this consists of a small hole (perforation), which allows fluid to drain out. If this does not occur naturally, a myringotomy (tympanotomy, tympanostomy) can be performed. A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a tiny incision is created in the eardrum to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear. The fluid or pus comes from a
Joel-Cohen incision Joel-Cohen incision Joel-Cohen incision is a skin incision used for Caesarian section. It is a straight incision that is 3 cm below the line joining both anterior superior iliac spines. It is more superior to the Pfannenstiel incision, another commonly used incision in obstetric surgery. Joel-Cohen incision rely on blunt dissection more than the traditionally done Pfannenstiel incision. Joel-Cohen incision has lower rates of fever, hospital stay, post-operative pain and blood loss compared to Pfannenstiel incision. The operating time and use of analgesia are also less. Additionally, the time needed to get out of bed, walk without support and time