Otolaryngologists (commonly referred to as ENT surgeons) deal with the diagnosis, evaluation and management of diseases of head and neck and principally the ears, nose and throat.
One of the key areas of concern for ENT surgeons are helping patients cope with or recover from diseases that impair the senses of hearing and balance. They will also be concerned with the functional aspects of breathing, eating and speech. ENT surgeons also deal with cancers in this region of the body. Many will undertake plastic and reconstructive work on the face.
(Adeno) - Tonsillectomy - removal of tonsils and/or adenoids to relieve a variety of conditions.
Septoplasty - correction of nasal septum to enable clear breathing and prevent obstruction.
Endoscopic sinus surgery - minimally invasive surgery for serious cases of inflamed, infected and blocked sinuses.
Tracheostomy or “operations on the voice box (larynx)” - creation of an alternative airway in the throat for patients experiencing difficulty breathing.