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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT Procedures)

Adenoidectomy (Removal Adenoids)
Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoidgland for reasons which include impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections, or recurrent earaches. The surgery is less commonly performed in adults in whom the adenoid is much smaller and less active than it is in children. This is performed by an Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon.
Antrostomy (Opening/Draining of Sinus Area)

This is a surgical procedure to drain or make a permanent opening in the maxillary sinus to the nose. Antrostomy is performed by an ENT Specialist.

Electro Cauterization of Nosebleed
The doctor an electric current to cauterize the inside of the nose. This seals the blood vessels and builds scar tissue to help prevent more bleeding. This is usually performed by an Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon.
Myringotomy (Insert of Grommets)

Grommets are tiny tubes that are inserted into the eardrum (Myringotomy)  to drain fluid. They are used after repeated ear infections that cause the common  ‘glue ear’. Grommets are inserted during minor surgery but under general anaesthetic.  This is performed by an ENT Surgeon.

Reduction of Nose Fracture

Closed reduction of nasal fracture is the medical term for ‘setting’ the nose back to normal position soon after the nose is broken and usually if the nasal bones are displaced.  This is performed by an Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon.

Tonsillectomy (Removal of Tonsils)

Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat—one tonsil on each side. A tonsillectomy is the procedure to treat infection and inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis).This is performed by an ENT Surgeon.

Septoplasty (Repair Deviated Septum)
Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage dividing the space between your two nostrils (septum). When the septum is crooked, it’s known as a deviated septum. This is performed by an Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon.
Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair)

Tympanoplasty is the surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum(tympanic membrane) and/or the small bones of the middle ear (ossicles). This is performed by an ENT Specialist.

Turbinectomy (Repair Nasal Airway)

A turbinectomy is a nasal airway surgical procedure that removes some or all of your turbinates. Turbinates (also called conchae) are small bony structures that occur inside the nose. This is performed by an ENT Surgeon.

Removal of Adenoids?

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Opening/Draining of Sinus Area?

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Electro Cauterization of Nosebleed?

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Insert of Grommets?

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Reduction of Nose Fracture?

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Removal of Tonsils?

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Repair Deviated Septum?

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Eardrum Repair?

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Repair Nasal Airway?

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