The patient was taken to the OR for draining of the pus from the middle ear. The surgeon accomplished this with an incision in the tympanic membrane. This procedure is called a:

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A myringotomy is a surgical procedure where a small incision is made in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear.

The Patient Was Taken to the OR for Draining of the Pus