5 indications for functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), risks and aftercare
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is an integral part of my practice for managing both chronic and in some cases acute conditions that block the sinuses and the nasal cavities. I will typically recommend surgery when tablet and spray form medication has not effectively managed your symptoms and when cross […]
Oropharyngeal Cancer: 7 symptoms and best management for you
What is Oropharyngeal Cancer? It is a type of head and neck cancer that arises from the oropharynx, a term which refers to the middle part of the throat located just behind the mouth cavity. This area includes the back one-third of the tongue, the soft part of the palate (including the uvula), the tonsils, […]
Septoplasty
Septoplasty A septoplasty is a surgical procedure that I commonly perform to straighten the septum. The septum is the thin wall that divides the inside of the nose into two nostrils. It is comprised of cartilage and bone with a lining on each side. A deviated septum is a condition where the septum is bent […]
Laser Inferior Turbinate Reduction
Laser Inferior Turbinate Reduction Inferior nasal turbinectomy or more precisely, inferior turbinate reduction refers to a procedure designed reduce the size of these structures. The turbinates are located inside the side walls of the nasal passages and are responsible for filtering, humidifying and streamlining the flow air we breathe. The turbinates can become enlarged due […]
How is a thyroid nodule with a Thy 3 cytological diagnosis managed?
How is a Thy3 cytological diagnosis of a thyroid nodule managed? I recommend all patients with thyroid nodules to have an ultrasound scan of the neck. If there are features that are suspicious for cancer then the radiologist will also perform an ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy to obtain a more definitive diagnosis. […]