Ear, nose and throat surgery
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. The medical term for this specialty is otolaryngology.
ENT specialists (otolaryngologists) treat a wide range of concerns, including hearing loss, sinus problems, voice and swallowing difficulties, head and neck lumps, and some cancers. In more complex cases, they may work closely with other specialists, such as neurosurgeons.
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Common conditions
An ENT specialist may offer treatment and support for many different conditions. Here is a general guide to some of the most common. Click the plus sign (+) on the right side of any heading to expand and view more information.
Glue ear
When fluid accumulates in the middle ear, often leading to temporary hearing loss.
Middle ear conditions
Also known as otitis media, is a common infection of the middle ear that can cause pain, fever, and hearing loss.
Nasal obstruction
A blockage in the nasal passages that can make breathing difficult.
Oral cancers
Also called mouth cancer, affects the tissues of the mouth and throat.
Otosclerosis
An abnormal bone remodeling that affects sound travel.
Sinusitis
Also known as sinus disease, is an inflammation of the lining of sinuses in the face.
Sleep apnoea
A sleep disorder characterised by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep.
Snoring
A common condition that occurs when air flow is obstructed while asleep.
Vocal cord paralysis
A voice disorder that prevents the vocal cords from opening and closing properly.
Vocal nodules
Non-cancerous growths that develop on the vocal folds due to misuse or overuse of the voice.
Services overview
ENT care teams offer a wide range of services at Ramsay hospitals around Australia. Here is a general guide to some of the most common. Click the plus sign (+) on the right side of any heading to expand and view more information.
Excision of exostosis
A surgical procedure to remove a bony lump in the ear.
Grommets
Small ventilation tubes that are inserted into the eardrum to help improve airflow in the middle ear and prevent fluid build-up.
Mastoidectomy
A surgery procedure to remove infected mastoid cells.
Microlaryngoscopy
A surgical procedure that allows for the examination of the vocal cords.
Myringoplasty
A surgical procedure used to repair a hole in the eardrum.
Nasal septal reconstruction and turbinate reduction
A surgery procedure aiming to straighten the nasal septum and reduce the size of the turbinates.
Rhinoplasty
A surgical procedure that has the potential to reshape the nose.
Septoplasty
A surgical procedure aiming to straighten a deviated nasal septum.
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
A surgery procedure to remove tonsils and adenoids.
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