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Mastoidectomy

Mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of infected or damaged mastoid air cells, often performed to treat chronic ear conditions such as chronic otitis media or cholesteatoma. The surgery aims to improve ear health, prevent complications, and restore hearing.

Turbinoplasty

Turbinoplasty, also known as turbinate surgery, treats nasal congestion and breathing difficulties caused by enlarged turbinates. Turbinates are structures inside the nose that help regulate airflow and humidify inhaled air. When enlarged, they can obstruct nasal passages, leading to congestion.

Septorhinoplasty

Septorhinoplasty is a combined surgical procedure that involves the correction of a deviated septum (septoplasty) along with the reshaping of the external nose (rhinoplasty).

Septoplasty

Septoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to correct septal pathology causing mainly obstructive symptoms. The septum is the cartilage and bone that separates the two nostrils.

Flexible Nasendoscopy

Flexible nasendoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible, thin endoscope to visualise the nasal passages, nasopharynx, and larynx.

ENT UK Undergraduate Curriculum

ENT Undergraduate Curriculum as published by the ENT UK for Medical Schools around the UK

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to restore sinus ventilation and function. The surgery requires a skilled otolaryngologist familiar with endoscopic techniques.

Laryngectomy

A laryngectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the larynx (voice box), often performed for advanced stage laryngeal cancer. The life-altering nature of the procedure, including permanent changes in voice, breathing and swallow.

Thyroidectomy

A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The surgery requires meticulous surgical technique to minimise risks, especially to the recurrent laryngeal nerves and parathyroid glands.