Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Scopes aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following scopes (microlaryngoscopy, endoscopy / EUA of throat)
Silent reflux
Advice and treatment options for a condition where stomach acid rises into the back of your throat, affecting the throat lining and the voice box
Stapedectomy (middle ear repair)
Explains an operation to remove part of the fixed stapes bone in the middle ear and replace it with a small teflon piston
Sun and your skin
Explains why it is important to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun and gives useful advice on sun protection
Thyroid nodule treatment by percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
Explains what the procedure involves, including the benefits and possible risks
Thyroidectomy (ENT)
Explains what happens during surgery to treat or explore an overactive thyroid gland, benign nodules or suspicion of cancerous cells in the thyroid gland
Thyroidectomy aftercare advice
Aftercare advice for patients who have had surgery to remove the whole or part of their thyroid
Tonsil surgery (adults)
Provides some background information about tonsil surgery in adults
Tonsillectomy aftercare advice
Advice following an operation to remove the tonsils (two structures at the back of the throat)
Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
Information for parents and carers of children having surgery on their tonsils or adenoids
Tonsillitis and quinsy treatment
Information for patients with tonsillitis and quinsy - an infection and inflammation of the tonsils and an abscess or a pus build up on your tonsil
Transnasal oesophagoscopy (TNO)
Explains what to expect when you have a Transnasal Oesophagoscopy in the Ear Nose & Throat Outpatient Department