http://enthelp.com Help with Ears, Nose and Throat problems Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:42:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 http://enthelp.com/what-is-functional-endoscopic-sinus-surgery/#comment-37 sinus washouts | enthelp.com Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:37:04 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=123#comment-37 [...] new type of physiologically correct surgery is called FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery) and is aimed at using the bodies normal sinus physiology and [...] [...] new type of physiologically correct surgery is called FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery) and is aimed at using the bodies normal sinus physiology and [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/what-to-expect-at-an-ent-consultation/#comment-36 nosebleeds in children | enthelp.com Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:04:02 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?page_id=79#comment-36 [...] ENT Consultation [...] [...] ENT Consultation [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/i-keep-getting-nosebleeds/#comment-35 basic first aid in nosebleeds | enthelp.com Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:00:46 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=15#comment-35 [...] an individual has a nosebleed (epistaxis), basic first aid is essential in the management. This includes the [...] [...] an individual has a nosebleed (epistaxis), basic first aid is essential in the management. This includes the [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/removing-ear-wax/#comment-34 Ear wax | enthelp.com Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:17:06 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=87#comment-34 [...] Wax in the ears is normal. People sometimes get obsessed about it because it does cause them some problems in the form of a hearing loss, a blocked sensation or occasionally if impacted an infection of the ear canal. [...] [...] Wax in the ears is normal. People sometimes get obsessed about it because it does cause them some problems in the form of a hearing loss, a blocked sensation or occasionally if impacted an infection of the ear canal. [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/removal-of-wax/#comment-33 Perforated eardrum | enthelp.com Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:27:53 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=230#comment-33 [...] injury as a result of insertion into the ear of a cotton bud or harpin. People do this to remove wax or with otitis externa (swimmers ear also referred to as an ear canal infection). It can also occur [...] [...] injury as a result of insertion into the ear of a cotton bud or harpin. People do this to remove wax or with otitis externa (swimmers ear also referred to as an ear canal infection). It can also occur [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/parotidectomy/#comment-32 Parotidectomy incisions | enthelp.com Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:03:27 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=191#comment-32 [...] Parotidectomy is the operation to remove a lump in the parotid gland. This may be a malignant or benign lump but the approach is very often similar albeit that the operation may vary in its extent for these. It is extremely rare to place the incision just over thelump itself even for the limited extracapsular dissection sometimes undertaken. Most incisions avail of relaxed skin tension lines. [...] [...] Parotidectomy is the operation to remove a lump in the parotid gland. This may be a malignant or benign lump but the approach is very often similar albeit that the operation may vary in its extent for these. It is extremely rare to place the incision just over thelump itself even for the limited extracapsular dissection sometimes undertaken. Most incisions avail of relaxed skin tension lines. [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/parotidectomy/#comment-31 Extracapsular parotidectomy | enthelp.com Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:42:42 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=191#comment-31 [...] alternative to a parotidectomy, a less invasive operation does exist referred to as a extracapsular parotidectomy. This is not an [...] [...] alternative to a parotidectomy, a less invasive operation does exist referred to as a extracapsular parotidectomy. This is not an [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/parotidectomy/#comment-30 submandibular duct stones | enthelp.com Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:42:15 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=191#comment-30 [...] submandibular gland is one of the major salivary glands, the other 2 being the parotid and sublingual salivary glands. Unfortunately stones can develop in the duct that drains the [...] [...] submandibular gland is one of the major salivary glands, the other 2 being the parotid and sublingual salivary glands. Unfortunately stones can develop in the duct that drains the [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/submandibular-gland-excision/#comment-29 Adenoid cystic carcinoma | enthelp.com Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:16:53 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=263#comment-29 [...] resection. This means a parotidectomy if the site of origin is in the parotid gland a extended submandibular gland excision if the tumour is in the submandibular gland and a wide local excision if the tumour is anywhere [...] [...] resection. This means a parotidectomy if the site of origin is in the parotid gland a extended submandibular gland excision if the tumour is in the submandibular gland and a wide local excision if the tumour is anywhere [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/parotidectomy/#comment-28 Submandibular gland excision | enthelp.com Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:11:37 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=191#comment-28 [...] submandibular gland is situated under the jaw line and helps produce saliva along with the parotid, sublingual and minor salivary glands. It is intimately related to the facial artery and vein as [...] [...] submandibular gland is situated under the jaw line and helps produce saliva along with the parotid, sublingual and minor salivary glands. It is intimately related to the facial artery and vein as [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/lymph-node-biopsy/#comment-27 Neck lump | enthelp.com Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:59:10 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=194#comment-27 [...] surgeon can have an idea of risk stratification as to the likelihood of this being benign such a lymph node, a thyroglossal cyst or a branchial cyst or if this is malignant representing a head and neck [...] [...] surgeon can have an idea of risk stratification as to the likelihood of this being benign such a lymph node, a thyroglossal cyst or a branchial cyst or if this is malignant representing a head and neck [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/what-to-expect-at-an-ent-consultation/#comment-26 Neck lump | enthelp.com Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:15:25 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?page_id=79#comment-26 [...] ENT Consultation [...] [...] ENT Consultation [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/neck-dissection/#comment-25 Chyle leak following neck dissection | enthelp.com Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:03:49 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=197#comment-25 [...] chyle leak can occur at the time of a neck dissection clearing lymph nodes from the territory where the thoracic duct enters the venous system. A chyle [...] [...] chyle leak can occur at the time of a neck dissection clearing lymph nodes from the territory where the thoracic duct enters the venous system. A chyle [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/parotidectomy/#comment-24 Freys syndrome after parotidectomy | enthelp.com Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:01:57 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=191#comment-24 [...] syndrome is not an uncommon phenomenon after surgery to the parotid gland (parotidectomy). The patient complains of sweating on the cheek, face or neck. Its name comes from a female french [...] [...] syndrome is not an uncommon phenomenon after surgery to the parotid gland (parotidectomy). The patient complains of sweating on the cheek, face or neck. Its name comes from a female french [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/what-is-tonsillitis/#comment-23 Assymetric tonsil | enthelp.com Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:59:40 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=175#comment-23 [...] pathology. However, some people end up with assymetric tonsils after recurrent infections (tonsillitis). Occasionally tumours from outside the tonsil push the tonsil into the oropharynx making it look [...] [...] pathology. However, some people end up with assymetric tonsils after recurrent infections (tonsillitis). Occasionally tumours from outside the tonsil push the tonsil into the oropharynx making it look [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/grommet-extrusion/#comment-22 What is a grommet | enthelp.com Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:10:37 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=247#comment-22 [...] Grommets can be short term and long term and can last from a few months to a few years. The longer term grommets have a higher incidence of leaving a hole in the eardrum when they extrude. [...] [...] Grommets can be short term and long term and can last from a few months to a few years. The longer term grommets have a higher incidence of leaving a hole in the eardrum when they extrude. [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/what-is-a-grommet/#comment-21 grommet extrusion | enthelp.com Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:08:58 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=224#comment-21 [...] grommet is a commonly performed operation. It is one of the first operations taught to a training ENT [...] [...] grommet is a commonly performed operation. It is one of the first operations taught to a training ENT [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/i-keep-getting-swimmers-ear-otitis-externa/#comment-20 Removal of wax | enthelp.com Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:04:52 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?p=205#comment-20 [...] earcanal then the wax can occlude the ear canal and cause pain discomfort, hearing loss and even a swimmers ear (otitis [...] [...] earcanal then the wax can occlude the ear canal and cause pain discomfort, hearing loss and even a swimmers ear (otitis [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/ent-operations-and-procedures/#comment-19 Thyroid cancer | enthelp.com Thu, 14 May 2009 20:14:03 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?page_id=49#comment-19 [...] ENT Operations and Procedures [...] [...] ENT Operations and Procedures [...]

]]> http://enthelp.com/what-to-expect-at-an-ent-consultation/#comment-18 Thyroglossal cyst | enthelp.com Tue, 05 May 2009 21:06:05 +0000 http://enthelp.com/?page_id=79#comment-18 [...] ENT Consultation [...] [...] ENT Consultation [...]

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