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Myringotomy and ear tubes: Care at home after the procedure

A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which tiny soft tubes are placed in a child's ear to drain fluid. Learn how to care for a myringotomy at home.

Mastoiditis

Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.

Swimmer's ear (otitis externa)

Learn how to identify, treat and prevent otitis externa, an infection of the ear canal.

Ciprodex Ear Drops: How to put in

Your child's doctor prescribed a medicine called Ciprodex ear drops to prevent and treat your child's ear infection. This information sheet explains what Ciprodex is, how to give it, and its possible side effects.

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare inherited disease that can cause recurring lung, ear and sinus infections. Find out how the condition is caused and treated and the long-term outlook for children with PCD.

Earache in children

An earache can develop because of an infection, impacted earwax or an injury. Learn how to treat an earache at home and when to see a doctor.

Middle ear effusion

Information about middle ear effusion, a build-up of fluid in the space behind your child's eardrum. Learn about the common symptoms and treatments for this problem.

Ear cleaning: How to clean your child's ears

Learn how to safely clean your child's ears.

Ear infection (otitis media) in children

Otitis media is a middle ear infection caused by a backup of fluid behind the eardrum. Learn the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of otitis media.

Audiology screening for children with a cleft palate

Babies born with a cleft palate often have a conductive hearing loss.

Pierced ear infection

A new ear piercing can easily become infected. Find out how to properly care for your child's new piercing.

Cochlear implant

A cochlear implant is an electronic device that helps your child hear better. Learn what is involved in cochlear implant surgery.

Peritonitis related to G tubes and GJ tubes

Peritonitis is a rare but serious complication related to G or GJ tube insertion. Find out what causes peritonitis related to G and GJ tubes, the signs and symptoms, and how it’s treated.

Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology uses image guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures such as biopsies, bone ablation and myelogram. They also insert G and GJ tubes, and central venous access devices.

Mastoidectomy to treat cholesteatoma or ear infection

A mastoidectomy is surgery to remove a part of the bone behind a child's ear. Learn about what to expect during the operation and follow up treatment.

Tympanoplasty: Fixing a hole in your child's eardrum

A tympanoplasty is an operation to fix a hole in your child's eardrum. Learn about tympanoplasty and how to help your child recover from surgery.

Cleft palate repair

Your child will need an operation to repair their cleft palate. This page tells you about the operation and what you need to know before, during and after the operation.

G tubes: Balloon G tubes

A balloon G tube is a type of feeding tube that has a balloon on the end to help prevent the tube from being accidentally pulled out. Learn how to care for your child’s balloon G tube and change it at home.

G/GJ tubes: Permanent feeding tube removal

Learn how to remove the feeding tube at home, if appropriate, and care for your child's tract after the permanent feeding tube removal.

G/GJ tubes: Primary tube insertion by image guidance

Discover how gastrostomy (G) and gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tubes are placed, how to prepare your child for the procedure and what to expect once the procedure is complete. The majority of this page is specific to children who are patients at SickKids.

Going home after brain tumour surgery

In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.

Chest tube insertion using image guidance

The pleural space can fill up with fluid or air after a serious injury or operation, or as a result of disease. Chest tubes are placed into the pleural space to drain the fluid or air.

Pyeloplasty: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Find out how to take care of your child following a pyeloplasty operation. Dressing changes, activity level, medications and diet are discussed.

Deciding to permanently remove a feeding tube

A G, GJ or combination G/GJ tube may be a permanent way to feed some children. For others, it is temporary and may be removed in the future. Learn how to make the decision to permanently remove your child’s feeding tube.

Choanal atresia: Bilateral

In bilateral choanal atresia both sides of the nasal passage are blocked by bone or soft tissue. Learn what happens during surgery and how to take care of your child at home.