Visible Air–fluid Levels in Surgery — 3yo Child | ENT | SMLE Q#12805
SMLE Question #12805
Surgery
ENT
Objective: OBJ-ENT-POSTOP-BLEED
Last updated: February 2026
A 3-year-old boy has 4 months of hearing difficulty (turns up TV volume, asks for repetition) and mild speech delay. Otoscopic examination shows bilateral dull, retracted tympanic membranes with visible air–fluid levels, without erythema or bulging. What is the most appropriate management?
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