Procedures, Forms and Recovery
ENDOSCOPIC MYRINGOPLASTY
Surgery
Endoscopic myringoplasty is a surgery to repair a hole in your eardrum. It can prevent infections and help improve your hearing.
The surgery is done through your ear canal using a small camera called an endoscope. You will be given anaesthesia to make you sleep or numb your ear.
The surgeon will use a piece of tissue from your own body or a synthetic material to cover the hole.
The surgery usually takes less than an hour and you can go home the same day or the next day.
You may have some pain, bleeding, or discharge from your ear after the surgery.
You will need to keep your ear dry and avoid blowing your nose or flying for a few weeks.
You will also need to follow up with your doctor to check your healing and remove any stitches or packing.
Endoscopic myringoplasty is a safe and effective procedure that can improve your quality of life.
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Consent-MyringoplastyPost Operative Care Instructions
You need to keep your ear dry. Avoid bathing for a week. Body wash is okay.
Avoid blowing your nose.
Avoid flying for at least 2 weeks.
Avoid swimming for at least 2 weeks.
Avoid loud noises for at least a week.
Open mouth and sneeze.
Take the medications as prescribed by the doctor.
You may need to follow up with your doctor after a week to check the healing and remove any stitches or packing.
After surgery if you have any emergencies please visit the ETU/OPD.
SEPTOPLASTY
Correction of the Deviated Nasal Septum
No external scars
15 - 20 min under anaesthesia
over night stay
High success rate
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Consent-SeptoplastyPost Operative Care Instructions
Avoid blowing your nose or it may bleed.
Avoid bathing for a week. Body wash is okay.
You may feel like a blocked nose after the surgery which is normal.
Take the medications as prescribed by the doctor.
You may need to follow up with your doctor after a week to check the healing and remove splints or packs if any was placed after the surgery.
After surgery if you have any emergencies please visit the ETU/OPD.
FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY (FESS)
Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic - No external scars
Highly Effective and Physiological
Usually one night in the hospital
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Consent - FESSPost Operative Care Instructions
Avoid bathing for a week. Body wash is okay.
Avoid blowing your nose or it may bleed.
You may feel like a blocked nose after the surgery which is normal.
You may need to stay at home and rest for about a week depending on the operation.
Take the medications as prescribed by the doctor.
You may need to follow up with your doctor after a week to check the healing and remove splints or packs if any was placed after the surgery.
After surgery if you have any emergencies please visit the ETU/OPD.
THYROIDECTOMY
For Thyroid gland disorders
Details very individual
Leaflet contains comprehensive information
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Consent-ThyroidectomyPost Operative Care Instructions
You may feel a little uncomfortable after the surgery but it may pass.
Your voice may sound a little hoarse after the surgery but it is temporary.
Keep the incision site dry.
You may need to stay at home and rest for about a week.
Do not talk loudly after the surgery. You need to rest your voice.
Take the medications as prescribed by the doctor.
You may need to follow up with your doctor after the surgery to check the healing.
After surgery if you have any emergencies please visit the ETU/OPD.
ADENOIDECTOMY
An adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adenoids, which are small lymphoid tissues located at the back of the nose. The adenoids are part of the body's immune system and help to fight off infections, but they can become enlarged and cause problems such as difficulty breathing through the nose, frequent sinus infections, or recurrent ear infections.
Adenoidectomy is typically performed on children, but in some cases, it may be done on adults. The procedure is usually done under general anesthesia, and the adenoids are removed using a small scalpel or cautery. The recovery time following the surgery is usually quick and most patients can return to normal activities within a few days.
Adenoidectomy is considered a safe and effective treatment for recurrent or chronic problems caused by enlarged adenoids, but as with any surgery, there are risks and potential complications involved, such as bleeding, infection, or difficulty breathing. Your doctor will be able to provide more information about the risks and benefits of the procedure in relation to your individual case.
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Consent-AdenoidectomyPost Operative Care Instructions
You may need to stay at home and rest for about a week.
Take the medications as prescribed by the doctor.
You may need to follow up with your doctor after the surgery to check the healing.
After surgery if you have any emergencies please visit the ETU/OPD.
ENDOSCOPIC DCR
Done to cure excessive tearing due to block of the tear duct.
Endoscopic without external scars
High Success Rate
Link to an actual surgery done by authors
Please watch it in YouTube
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Consent-DCRPost Operative Care Instructions
Avoid bathing.
Avoid touching your eye.
Avoid blowing your nose.
You may need to stay at home and rest for about a week.
Take the medications as prescribed by the doctor.
You may need to follow up with your doctor after the surgery to check the healing.
After surgery if you have any emergencies please visit the ETU/OPD.
MYRINGOTOMY AND GROMMETS
Usually an outpatient procedure
Usually around 5 min
No outside scars
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Consent-MyringotomyPost Operative Care Instructions
Avoid bathing for 2 week. Body wash is okay.
Can use ear plugs to cover the ear canal. Water should not enter ears at any time while grommets are in place.
Open mouth and sneeze.
Take the medications as prescribed by the doctor.
You may need to follow up with your doctor after the surgery to check the healing.
Grommet will come out spontaneously in 6-12 months.
Long stag grommet will not come out until the doctor removes it.
After surgery if you have any emergencies please visit the ETU/OPD.
Tonsillectomy
Removal of diseased tonsils
One of the common ENT surgeries
Under anaesthesia
No external scars
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Consent-TonsillectomyPost Operative Care Instructions
Continue taking small meals until the surgical wound is healed. Avoid acidic, spicy, hard or crunchy food.
Food should be chewed well before swallowing after the surgery.
You may need to stay at home and rest for about a week.
Take the medication as prescribed by the doctor.
You may need to follow up with your doctor after the surgery to check the healing.
After surgery if you have any emergencies please visit the ETU/OPD.