Facilities under ENT:
- Specialized clinics where patients can consult with ENT doctors for various ear, nose, and throat issues.
- Facilities equipped for hearing tests, evaluations, and hearing aid fittings.
- As ENT issues can be related to allergies, this centers may offer testing and treatment for allergic conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat.
Surgeries under ENT:
- Tonsillectomy: Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, which are small glands located at the back of the throat. This surgery is often recommended for individuals with recurrent or severe tonsillitis.
- Adenoidectomy: Adenoidectomy involves the removal of the adenoids, small patches of tissue located at the back of the throat near the tonsils. This surgery is commonly performed to address breathing difficulties and recurrent infections.
- Sinus Surgery (Sinusotomy): Sinus surgery aims to improve sinus drainage and alleviate chronic sinusitis. Different types of sinus surgeries may involve the removal of nasal polyps, widening sinus openings, or correcting structural issues within the nasal passages.
- Myringotomy (Ear Tube Surgery): Myringotomy is a procedure to insert small tubes into the eardrums, allowing for the drainage of fluid from the middle ear. This surgery is often recommended for individuals with recurrent ear infections or fluid buildup.
- Cochlear Implant Surgery: Cochlear implant surgery is performed to implant a device that stimulates the auditory nerve, providing a sense of sound to individuals with severe hearing loss or deafness.
- Septoplasty: Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum, the wall between the nostrils. This surgery helps improve airflow through the nasal passages and may alleviate breathing difficulties.
- Rhinoplasty: Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a cosmetic surgery that involves reshaping or resizing the nose. It can also address functional issues, such as a deviated septum, to improve both aesthetics and breathing.
- Laryngectomy: Laryngectomy is the removal of the larynx (voice box) and may be performed in cases of laryngeal cancer. After this surgery, alternative methods of communication, such as a tracheoesophageal prosthesis, are often utilized.
- Parotidectomy: Parotidectomy is the surgical removal of the parotid gland, a major salivary gland located near the ear. This procedure is typically performed to treat tumors or address chronic inflammation.
- Thyroidectomy: Thyroidectomy involves the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. This surgery may be necessary to treat thyroid cancer, goiter, or hyperthyroidism.
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