To do myringotomy in ASOM, the incision is given in posteroinferior region, this is the preferred region for all the following reasons except.
In SOM, myringotomy is done in antero-inferior quadrent because:It is relatively avascular area. blood loss is lessNo impoant structures are present here. No possibility of them being damaged.To stimulate Eustachian tube (which also lies in antero inferior quadrant)
It is easily accessible
Damage to ossicular chain does not occur
Damage to chorda tympani is avoided
It is the very vascular region