Otolaryngology Procedures

Ear, Nose, & Throat

BM&T (Ear Tubes)

BM&T is a surgery to treat children who have otitis media or middle ear infections that won’t go away with medication; middle ear fluid that won’t go away; or hearing loss or speech delays caused by frequent ear infections.

T&A (Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy)

A Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils when a child or adult has tonsillitis or frequent infections that won’t go away in spite of using antibiotics.

An Adenoidectomy is a surgery to remove the adenoids when a child or adult has had breathing problems or ear and sinus problems that won’t go away with antibiotics.

A Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy is done to remove both the tonsils and adenoids when there are both breathing and swallowing problems.

Nasal Septoplasty

Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage dividing the space between your two nostrils (septum). When the septum is crooked, it’s known as a deviated septum. A deviated septum can make it harder to breathe through your nose and can increase the risk of sinus infections due to poor drainage. During Septoplasty, your nasal septum is repositioned to the middle of your nose to improve breathing function.

Chronic Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the mucous membranes that line the sinus cavities. This can interfere with normal sinus drainage and cause increased mucous production. If you have chronic sinusitis, you may experience recurrent or continuing symptoms that do no respond to treatment.

Methods for diagnosing chronic sinusitis may include:

  • Imaging tests

  • Looking into your sinuses (nasal endoscopy)

  • Allergy testing

Treatments for chronic sinusitis may include:

  • Nasal corticosteroids

  • Saline nasal irrigation

  • Oral or injected corticosteroids

  • Antibiotics

  • Immunotherapy

  • Surgery

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

FESS is a minimally invasive approach to the sinus cavities using endoscopes (telescopes) to view the important structures of the nose and sinuses. All sinuses can be viewed during FESS and obstructing tissue or disease can be removed as indicated.

Videostroboscopy

Videostroboscopy is a state-of-the-art technique that provides a magnified, slow motion view of the vocal cords in action. Videostroboscopy is used for those experiencing chronic voice problems such as hoarseness, vocal fatigue, decreased or loss of vocal range, discomfort, tightness or burning in the throat, sensation of “something in the throat”, and symptoms caused by acid reflux. Videostroboscopy also greatly assists the Physician in making an accurate diagnosis of vocal pathology including masses and lesions.

Thyroidectomy

Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders, such as cancer, noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter), and indeterminate or suspicious thyroid nodules.

Parathyroidectomy

Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands or parathyroid tumors. The parathyroid glands are four glands located on the back of the thyroid gland in the neck. The parathyroid glands make parathyroid hormone (PTH), which controls the levels of calcium in the body.

Salivary Gland Disorders

Include disorders of the parotid gland, submandibular glands, sublingual glands. Disorders include sialolithiasis, sialadenitis, benign tumors, malignant tumors, Sjogren’s syndrome. The treatment varies depending on the disorder.

Head and Neck Cancer

The Otolaryngologist is a part of a multidisciplinary team in the treatment of head and neck cancer. The surgeon will work with a variety of other health care professionals including your Primary Care Physician, Medical Oncologist, and Radiation Oncologist to determine the best treatment options for your condition. The primary goal of surgical treatment is eliminating the cancer while preserving the function of the nearby nerves, organs, and tissues.

Treatment of Epistaxis (Nosebleed)

The vessels of the nasal interior have very little surface protection. Because of the constant transmission of air, the lining (mucosa) is susceptible to drying, irritation, abrasion, cracking, and infections. Common office procedures such as chemical cautery, electrical cautery, and nasal packing are used as a treatment.