In children, myringotomy is performed under general anesthesia, whereas in adults, it is performed under local anesthetic in an outpatient clinic and takes around 10 minutes. A tiny incision is made in the eardrum by the surgeon. A tube is placed into the perforation in the eardrum, and the fluid is suctioned out. Usually tubes falls out from the eardrum after 9- 12 months. The patient can resume all routine activities within 24 hours following the procedure. Hearing is quickly restored when the operation is completed.