<prompt> Myringotomy is indicated in -Coalescent mastoiditisCholesteatomaASOMExternal otitis media  <response>: MyringotomyMyringotomy is also known as myringocentesis, tympanostomy or tympanotomy. Myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a small incision is made in the eardrum tympanic membrane. Myringotomy is done to drain suppurative or nonsuppurative fluid effusion of the middle ear or to provide aeration in case of the nonfunctional eustachian tube.Indications1 Acute suppurative otitis mediaA severe earache with bulging tympanic membraneIncomplete resolution with opaque drum and persistent conductive deafnessComplications of acute otitis media, e.g. facial paralysis, labyrinthitis or meningitis with bulging tympanic membrane2 Serous otitis media3 Aero-otitis media to drain fluid and unlock the eustachian tube4 Atelectatic ear grommet is often inserted for long-term aeration 