The treatment of chronic fluid collections in the middle ear that take more than 3 or 4 months to resolve are treated with antibiotics or which of the following procedures?

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Placement of tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes or grommets, is a common procedure for treating chronic fluid collections in the middle ear, especially when they persist for more than 3 or 4 months and do not respond adequately to antibiotics. This procedure helps to ventilate the middle ear and prevent fluid accumulation.

The Treatment of Chronic Fluid Collections in the Middle Ear