Procedure name |
Common name |
Detail |
Adenoidectomy |
Removal of adenoids |
The surgical removal of the adenoids (small lumps of glandular tissue that lie behind the nose) – normally removed during tonsillectomy. |
Antrostomy |
Sinus drainage |
The surgical creation of, or enlargement of the opening into the maxilliary sinus, usually for drainage purposes. |
Diathermy |
Nose bleed treatment |
Electro cauterization, usually used during tonsillectomies, or to prevent nose bleeds. |
DPP (Diagnsostic Proof Puncture) |
Sinus rinse |
Rinsing of the sinuses under general anaesthetic, to treat acute sinusitis. |
Frenectomy |
Frenum removal |
The surgical removal of the frenum, normally connecting the front of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. |
Myringotomy |
Grommets |
The drainage of an infected middle ear. A ventilation tube is often inserted. |
Rhinoplasty |
Nose job |
Plastic surgery of the nose |
Septumplasty |
Straightening nasal septum |
The surgical procedure performed to straighten the nasal septum (the wall between the left and right sides of the nose). |
Tonsillectomy |
Removal of tonsils |
The surgical removal of the tonsils (glandular tissue on either side of the throat responsible for fighting infection). |
Tympanoplasty |
Eardrum repair |
Reconstructive surgery performed to reconstruct or repair a perforated eardrum. |
BAHA ( Bone Anchor External hearing Device) |
Hearing aid implant |
BAHA is a surgically implanted system for the treatment of hearing loss, in people who cannot benefit from conventional hearing aids. |
Turbinectomy |
Remove turbinate bone |
Surgery to the nose to remove part of the turbinate bone, usually to improve breathing. |
Reduction of nose fracture |
Straighten broken nose |
A procedure under local or general anaesthesia to straighten a broken nose. |
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