[Paracentez].

In this article, we present the analysis of the data of the specialized literature and the results of our own observations on the use of paracentesis in the treatment of acute suppurative otitis media. We highlight a method for diagnosing acute otitis media, which makes it possible to determine the rational algorithm of treating this disease - digital videootoscopy. Common methods of procedures aimed at draining the tympanum in acute purulent otitis media, such as tympanic membrane puncture, myringotomy, tympanostomy, tympanocentesis, and the differential approach to these methods of surgical treatment of the disease are discussed. The very concept of paracentesis is specified, the history of this surgical intervention is presented. Authors described the technique and features of paracentesis, a number of indications for its implementation, possible complications of surgical intervention and their causes. The risk of developing a chronic pathological process after the use of paracentesis or, conversely, due to the rejection of this manipulation during acute inflammation in the middle ear is assessed.