A myringotomy allows an effusion in the inner ear to drain through ________ or ________ tubes.

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A myringotomy involves creating a small incision in the tympanic membrane (eardrum) to allow fluid to drain from the middle ear. This can be done in conjunction with the placement of a pressure equalization (PE) tube or a tympanostomy tube, which helps to equalize pressure in the middle ear and prevent the buildup of fluid. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which includes both the terms "tympanostomy" and "pressure equalization". Options A, B, D, and E are not correct because they do not accurately describe the drainage tubes used in a myringotomy.

A Myringotomy Allows an Effusion in the Inner Ear to Drain