laryngoscopy surgery for throat
Is a laryngoscopy considered surgery? How long does a laryngoscopy take? What is a throat scope procedure? Are you awake during a laryngoscopy? Laryngoscopy surgery for throat: Laryngoscopy is performed to: diagnose a persistent cough, throat pain, bleeding, hoarseness, or bad breath check for inflammation discover a possible narrowing or blockage of the throat […]
How to fix a deviated septum without surgery?
How to treat deviated septum without surgery? Surgery is indeed the most effective and promising treatment option for curing a deviated septum. But what if there’s a simpler way that can make the life of someone with a deviated septum a little less uncomfortable. Before going ahead with the decision of undergoing the deviated septum […]
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Surgery What is Blocked Tear Duct? When you have a blocked tear duct, your tears can’t drain normally, leaving you with a watery, irritated eye. The condition is caused by a partial or complete obstruction in the tear drainage system. A blocked tear duct is common in newborns. The condition usually gets better […]
dcr surgery recovery
dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) RECOVERY Immediately after the operation there may be a little discomfort, some spots of blood from the nose and some facial bruising at the site of the operation (this would be expected to resolve within 2 – 4 weeks). Occasionally, a pressure bandage will be placed over the site of the operation to […]
dcr surgery complications
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery complications The main complications after surgery are bleeding and infection. It is also possible to displace the tube, which is inserted to keep the duct open and you may experience some bruising around the area of the operation. A nosebleed may occur on the affected side. Usually this is a small amount and […]
Types of Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy Types The various types of thyroidectomy include: . Partial Thyroid Lobectomy (a rare procedure) — only part of one thyroid lobe is removed. This operation is not performed very often because there are not many conditions which will allow this limited approach. Additionally, a benign lesion must be ideally located in the upper or […]