Surgery

Surgery is an operation to investigate or treat a disease or injury. Ask your surgeon to explain what you can expect and any risks involved. Take time to understand the information when deciding about surgery.

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Topic: Ear nose throat

Ears - otoplasty

Ear correction surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done to move prominent ears closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears.

Nose - rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to correct a structural problem.

Tonsillectomy

If tonsillitis attacks become frequent and severe, your doctor might suggest an operation.

Tracheostomy

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that involves making a cut in the trachea (windpipe) and inserting a tube into the opening.