Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (Pediatric)
This page provides information about the tonsils and adenoids, the reasons surgery may be recommended, risks associated with surgery, and postoperative instructions. What are tonsils and adenoids and why are they removed? Tonsils and adenoids are normal tissues which are part of the immune system. Tonsils are located in the back of the throat near…
Adult Tonsillectomy
This page provides information about the tonsils and surgery of the tonsils including reasons surgery may be recommended, risks associated with surgery, and postoperative instructions. What are tonsils and adenoids and why are they removed? The Tonsils are located in the throat near the base of the tongue. The Adenoids are located in the back…
Outer Ear Infections
External otitis is a condition that occurs when the ear canal becomes inflamed. The ear canal is the part of the ear that leads from to the ear drum (figure 1). External otitis can develop as a result of an infection, allergy, or skin problem. “Swimmer’s ear” is the name for external otitis that occurs…
Surgery of the eardrum, middle ear and mastoid
Some problems of the ear are treated with medication and some are treated with surgery. Your condition may be best treated with surgery and this brochure provides information about the normal ear, certain conditions affecting the ear, and the types of ear surgery. The Normal Ear: The ear has 3 parts: Each part performs an…
GERD and LPR
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease, often referred to as GERD, occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. Normally, food travels from the mouth, down through the esophagus and into the stomach. A ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), contracts to keep the…
Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy
Otosclerosis is a disease that causes progressive hearing loss and affects the bone of middle and inner ear. It is often surgically reversible. Otosclerosis causes abnormal bone to deposit around the stapes and sometimes cochlea. As this bony deposit accumulates, it restricts the normal movement of the third bone of hearing (the stapes “stay-peas”). This…
Otitis Media and PE Tubes
Otitis media means inflammation of the middle ear usually caused by infections. Otitis media can affect one or both ears and may lead to pain, hearing loss, speech and language delay. How Does the Ear Work? The outer ear collects sounds. The middle ear consists of the ear drum and three small ear bones. It…
Deviated Septum, Nasal Obstruction, Septoplasty and Turbinoplasty
This page provides information about various conditions affecting the nose and sinuses. Nasal Anatomy & Function The inside of the nose is a complex area with intricate anatomy (structure) and physiology (function). Our nose is important for breathing, smell and taste, and sinus function. One important part is the nasal septum which is the wall separating the…