Videostroboscopy or stroboscopy is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure. Videostroboscopy or stroboscopy is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure. This is done to evaluate the vocal cords and the surrounding structures. It provides the doctor with a slow-moving, magnified view of your vocal cords in action. It is performed by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) surgeon. The …
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How long does it take to recover from a ganglion cyst removal? It takes between two to eight weeks to recover from ganglion cyst removal. Complete recovery may take about two to eight weeks. Recovery time depends on the site of the ganglion cyst and the type of treatment used. For faster recovery, you need to follow the following instructions …
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Vestibular Neurectomy Vestibular neurectomy is one of the surgical treatments for Meniere's disease (dizzy spells with hearing loss). Vestibular neurectomy is one of the surgical treatments for Meniere's disease (dizzy spells with hearing loss). The following are the characteristics of the procedure: It is performed to cut off the part of the auditory nerve that helps us maintain our balance. …
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Surgery for snoring We all snore occasionally. Around 44% of males and 28% of females aged between 30 and 60 years are habitual snorers. We all snore occasionally. Around 44% of males and 28% of females aged between 30 and 60 years are habitual snorers. Habitual snoring is a marker for sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep apnea syndrome may increase the …
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The turbinectomy is the surgery done to reduce the size of nasal turbinates. The turbinectomy is the surgery done to reduce the size of nasal turbinates. The turbinates are a shell-shaped network of bones and tissues within the nasal passage. There are three turbinates, each on the sides of the nasal cavities. They are called superior, middle, and inferior turbinates. …
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Numerous studies have concluded that laser treatment is not a good treatment alternative for snoring. Numerous studies have concluded that laser treatment (also known as uvulopalatoplasty) is not a good treatment alternative for snoring. This treatment is associated with short-term symptom improvement, but many people complain of the recurrence of snoring after around 2 years of surgery. The therapy does …
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The parathyroid glands are located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. The parathyroid glands are located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. There are four parathyroid glands in the body, and they produce parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH regulates the body's calcium and phosphorus levels. Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of the parathyroid glands. This is done to remove a …
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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a surgical procedure to remodel the structures in your throat by removing them fully or partially. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a surgical procedure to remodel the structures in your throat by removing them fully or partially. These structures are as follows: The whole of the uvula or its part (uvula is a soft flap of the tissue that …
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Myringotomy and the placement of a tympanostomy tube is a treatment modality for clearing the fluid from the middle ear. Myringotomy and the placement of a tympanostomy tube is a treatment modality for clearing the fluid from the middle ear. This fluid accumulation mostly happens due to middle ear infections. These procedures help to improve effusion-associated hearing loss. This approach …
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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is currently the most common surgery performed for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or snoring Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is currently the most common surgery performed for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or snoring in the United States. It is performed only if weight loss, nasal medications, and nasal dilators do not help reduce snoring. You will be given general anesthesia through …
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