“ENT operation services” refers to medical procedures or surgeries related to Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) health. These services are provided by specialists known as ENT doctors or otolaryngologists, who diagnose and treat conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related structures in the head and neck.
. Ear Procedures
- Tympanoplasty: Surgery to repair the eardrum, often to treat perforations or chronic ear infections.
- Mastoidectomy: Removal of infected or damaged tissue in the mastoid bone (located behind the ear).
- Stapedectomy: Surgery to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis (when the stapes bone in the ear becomes immobile).
- Cochlear Implants: A device implanted in the inner ear for patients with severe hearing loss or deafness.
2. Nose Procedures
- Septoplasty: Surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum to improve airflow and treat chronic nasal congestion.
- Rhinoplasty: Cosmetic surgery to reshape the nose for aesthetic purposes, or functional surgery to improve breathing.
- Sinus Surgery (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, FESS): Used to treat chronic sinusitis and sinus blockages by removing obstructions in the sinuses.
- Turbinoplasty: Surgery to reduce the size of the turbinates in the nose to improve airflow in cases of chronic nasal obstruction.
3. Throat Procedures
- Tonsillectomy: Removal of the tonsils, typically due to frequent infections or obstructive sleep apnea.
- Adenoidectomy: Removal of the adenoids, often done with tonsillectomy in children to treat frequent ear infections or nasal airway obstruction.
- Laryngectomy: Removal of the larynx (voice box), typically in cases of laryngeal cancer.
- Tracheostomy: Creation of an opening in the trachea (windpipe) to assist with breathing, often in cases of severe respiratory distress or airway obstruction.
4. Neck Surgeries
- Thyroidectomy: Removal of the thyroid gland, usually in cases of thyroid cancer or hyperthyroidism.
- Neck Dissection: Removal of lymph nodes in the neck, often performed in the treatment of head and neck cancers.
5. Minimally Invasive ENT Surgeries
- Many ENT procedures today are performed using minimally invasive techniques like endoscopy and laser surgery. These approaches involve smaller incisions, less discomfort, and faster recovery times compared to traditional surgeries.
Reasons for ENT Operations
ENT surgeries are typically recommended for:
- Chronic conditions (e.g., chronic sinusitis, sleep apnea, recurrent infections)
- Structural problems (e.g., deviated septum, nasal polyps)
- Tumors or cancer (e.g., throat cancer, nasal tumors)
- Hearing loss or balance disorders (e.g., chronic ear infections, otosclerosis)
- Sleep disorders (e.g., snoring, obstructive sleep apnea)