Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), is a surgical technique highly popularized in the world after 1990s. In ESS, an endoscope is inserted into the nose, providing the doctor with an inside view of the sinuses. Surgical instruments are inserted alongside the endoscope. This allows the doctor to remove small amounts of bone or other material blocking the […]
Fluid collection in the middle ear is either due to inadequate functioning of the eustachian tube which transmits air into the middle ear, or untreated otitis media. In children, it is often accompanied with enlarged and infected adenoids . Parental smoking at home and air pollution are also causative factors. Fluid in the middle ear not […]
Surgery for Snoring: Anterior palatoplasty Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Physical examination findings, structures of the throat and previous surgeries are considered when deciding which surgical technique is suitable for an individual patient. Surgical techniques shown below are alternatives, cannot be performed simultaneously. Expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty : Lateral Pharyngoplasty (Cahali technique) : Z-palatoplasty […]
If you are snoring heavily, experiencing morning fatigue and daytime sleepiness you may have sleep apnea. “Apnea” comes from the Word “apnos” in Greek, which means “without breathing”. Sleep apnea is much more frequent in men and worsens by aging. The frequency of sleep apnea also increases in postmenopausal women. There are two types of […]
One third of middle aged and older adults are habitual snorers. It is more frequent in males and overweight people and usually worsens with age. The sounds of snoring occur when there is an obstruction to the free flow of air through the passages at the back of the mouth and nose. Snoring occurs when […]
Nasal septum is the wall between two sides of the nasal cavity. The septum is made up of cartilage and bone. Ideally, the septum should be in the midline. However, 80% of people do not have a perfectly straight septum and most of them do not require correction. When the septum is not in the midline, […]
LOCATION
