Surgical creation of an opening through the eardrum to promote drainage and/or allow the introduction of artificial tubes to maintain the opening is:

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The surgical creation of an opening through the eardrum to promote drainage and/or allow the introduction of artificial tubes is called a tympanostomy. Option A, otoscopy, refers to the visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum. Option B, audiometric testing, is a type of hearing test that measures the ability to hear sounds of different frequencies and volumes. Option C, tympanometry, involves measuring the movement of the eardrum in response to changes in air pressure to assess middle ear function.

Surgical Creation of an Opening Through the Eardrum to Promote