Dr Taija Nicoli
Clotted or liquid blood under the skin of the ear --> Surgical incision and drainage of the haematoma
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Operations - E
Nosebleeds can often be treated in A&E with silver nitrate or packs. If that does not stop the bleeding, an operation may be necessary.
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Operations - E
Removal of mastoid air cells from the back of the ear
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Operations - M
Surgical excision / removal of damaged middle ear structure and reconstruction
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Operations - S
FESS = Functional Endoscopic Surgery of the Sinuses
(Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nose and sinuses using an endoscopy through the nose)
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Operations - F
Correction / Manipulation of a fractured nose
MUA = Manipulation under Anaesthesia
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Operations - N
Surgical excision / removal of bony structures of the nose to open up the nasal passage
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Operations - T
Removal of polyps in the nose (which may cause obstruction of the airway at night)
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Operations - P
Excision / removal of tissue from the back of the nose which may obstruct the breathing and can cause repeated throat or ear infections (also glue ear)
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Operations - A