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Library of Health Information
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Patient Information
These patient information leaflets have been written in accordance with CNST guidelines and advice, and have been reviewed by the Royal College of Surgeons Patient Liaison Group.
About Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery 24-08-07
Sinuses are air-filled spaces in the bones of the face and head. They are connected to the inside of the nose through small openings.
About Grommets 24-08-07
Grommets are very small plastic tubes, which sit in a hole in the eardrum. They let air get in and out of the ear. This keeps the ear healthy.
About Mastoid Surgery 24-08-07
The ear consists of the outer, middle and inner ear. The outer ear is covered by skin. The middle ear is covered by a mucus producing membrane.
About Microlaryngoscopy and Oesophagoscopy 24-08-07
This leaflet describes two procedures: microlaryngoscopy and oesophagoscopy. These two separate examinations may be carried out at the same time. You should clarify this with your specialist.
About Neck Dissection 24-08-07
Most cancers which start in the head and neck region have the ability to spread to other parts of the body; these are called metastases ('mets') or 'secondaries'.
About Parotid Surgery 24-08-07
The parotid gland makes saliva; you have two parotid glands, one on each side, in front of your ears. Lumps occur in the parotid due to abnormal overgrowth of some part of the salivary glands (a parotid gland tumour).