Minimum dataset for recording myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion

A minimum dataset for recording of findings during myringotomy and ventilat ion tube insertion for cases of otitis media with effusion is presented. Wi th increasing pressures on surgeons to audit existing practices and hence i mprove standards of health care, it is appropriate to produce such a set of guidelines for a surgery that is frequently performed world-wide. We belie ve that the data presented is not too exhaustive and can be readily incorpo rated into the operative notes.