Myringotomy Myringotomy A myringotomy, sometimes called by other names, is a surgical procedure in which a tiny incision is created in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear. A tympanostomy tube is inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged time and to prevent reaccumulation of fluid. Without the insertion of a tube, the incision usually heals spontaneously in two to three weeks. Depending on the type, the tube is either naturally extruded in 6 to 12 months or removed during 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