Sinus Surgery
Sinus surgery is performed to remove obstructive or diseased tissue within the sinus cavities to enlarge passages. This helps to facilitate effective draining of the sinuses to allow infected materials to move through the sinuses more efficiently, thereby reducing the reccurrence of infection. An ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) may prescribe a series of antibiotics, decongestants and nasal steroid sprays to treat acute sinus problems. When the infections are recurrent and/or non-responsive to the medication, the specialist will sometimes recommend surgery, but always as a last resort.
Head and Neck Tumor Specialist
Cancers of the head and neck account for between 3% and 5% of all cancers in the United States. According to statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society, nearly 50,000 Americans developed some form of head or neck cancer in 2010. An estimated 11,000 more lost their lives to these progressive diseases. Given those statistics, the need for a qualified head and neck tumor specialist to properly diagnose and treat cancers of the head and neck is obvious.
Salivary Gland Surgery
Salivary glands are located in and around the mouth and throat. The major salivary glands are the parotid, sub-mandibular and sub-lingual glands. Their function is to produce saliva that keeps the mouth moist, begin the digestion process by breaking down food during chewing and maintain oral hygiene. Lesser salivary glands located in the lips, inner cheek and linings of the mouth and throat. From time to time, these glands are affected by infection, obstructions and growths (both malignant and benign) which cause them to malfunction. If antibiotics or other treatments do not work to correct the problem, surgical intervention may be needed.
Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy (MIT)
The term Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy (MIT) refers to the removal of the thyroid gland through a very small incision and is designed to minimize trauma and reduce recovery time associated with the removal. There are several conditions that may warrant the removal of the thyroid gland, but the most common ones are growths – both benign and cancerous – that appear on or within the gland. Each year, there are over 23,000 new cases of thyroid cancers diagnosed in the US. Early detection is the best way to combat thyroid cancer. If caught early, the chances of survival are far greater than with cancers that go undetected for long periods of time.
Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy vs. Traditional Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroid glands are small components of the endocrine system, located just behind the thyroid gland in the neck. Parathyroid glands control calcium levels in the body. We have four of them, each about the size of a grain of rice. When they produce too much of the calcium regulating hormone, a condition known as hyperparathyroidism, we begin to experience a calcium build up in the body. Too much calcium in the blood can lead to a host of maladies, including problems with the bones, muscles, nervous system, and kidneys. The severity of symptoms doesn’t always coincide with the level of calcium in the body.
Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy
According to the National Women’s Health Information
Center (NWHIC), 20 million Americans are living with some kind of thyroid disorder. This estimate includes those who do not know they have a thyroid condition or those who have yet to be diagnosed. The most common thyroid conditions affecting Americans today are tumors, enlargement, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Parotid Gland Enlargement and Symptoms
The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. Located between the upper cheek area and ear, the parotid gland’s function is to produce saliva and enzymes used to break down food through chewing to facilitate digestion. Due to a variety of conditions and causes, the parotid gland may become enlarged. Infections, viruses and cancers are just a few of the conditions that can lead to enlargement.