Collection of leaflets related to your treatment and recovery
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Surgery
Mastoidectomy
Created: 01-12-2021
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Mastoidectomy is an operation to free the ear of recurrent infection.
Operations on the mastoid may be necessary when ear infection within the middle ear extends into the mastoid. -
Prosthetics
Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Information Leaflet
Created: 24-02-2022
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This information leaflet explains about prosthetic rehabilitation from the Prosthetists in the Maxillofacial Laboratory following surgery.
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General Advice
Micro suction
Created: 01-12-2021
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Micro suction is a procedure to remove wax/debris from your ear/s with suction. It is an alternative to ear syringing or use of instruments to clean your ear/s. This procedure can be done in outpatient clinic and does not need an anaesthetic.
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Surgery
Microlaryngoscopy including Possible Biopsy and Cordotomy
Created: 01-12-2021
File Size: 374.50 KB
Microlaryngoscopy is done to find and treat problems of the voice box, such as hoarseness. It allows the doctor to diagnose and treat the cause of your symptoms.
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Surgery
Myringoplasty / Tympanoplasty
Created: 31-05-2021
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Myringoplasty / Tympanoplasty is an operation to close the hole/perforation in your eardrum, and reduce the amount of ear infections you are having.
Repairing the perforation in your eardrum should reduce any recurrent infections / discharge from your ear. -
General Advice
Nasal Injury
Created: 01-03-2019
File Size: 316.74 KB
When you injure your nose, it becomes swollen which makes it difficult to assess the extent of the injury. The swelling decreases over several days. Once the swelling subsides or one week after your injury (whichever comes first) go through this checklist.
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Physiotherapy
Neck Dissection - Exercise and Advice Leaflet
Created: 17-01-2017
File Size: 215.96 KB
A neck dissection is an incision made on your neck which extends from your ear down to your chin and allows your surgeon access into your neck and mouth. This is a common procedure performed for patients having treatment for head and neck cancer.
This leaflet provides physiotherapy advice following a neck dissection. -
General Advice
Otitis Externa
Created: 01-02-2021
File Size: 351.07 KB
Otitis Externa is inflammation or infection to the outer ear or ear canal, which can spread as far as the eardrum.
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Surgery
Panendoscopy/Rigid Oesphagoscopy/Microlaryngoscopy (with and without laser)
Created: 01-12-2021
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Endoscopy is an operation to examine the upper food passage, voice box and/or back of the nose and throat, under general anaesthetic using an endoscope to examine and remove any tissue required for analysis and diagnosis.
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General Advice
Patient Information Leaflet - Caring for your artificial eye
Created: 24-02-2022
File Size: 754.50 KB
This leaflet aims to provide you with advice about how to look after your prosthetic eye and when to contact the Maxillofacial Laboratory.
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Physiotherapy
Pectoralis Major Free Flap - Exercise and Advice Leaflet
Created: 01-07-2020
File Size: 229.09 KB
A pectoralis major (or Pec major) free flap is an area of muscle and skin taken from your chest wall to reconstruct an area in your mouth following head and neck surgery.
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Laryngectomy
PLO Communicatiom Leflet
Created: 01-10-2005
File Size: 42.41 KB
You will find much of the information written for laryngectomees about communication helpful in understanding how you can communicate best after your operation. However there are some details that are a little different from a laryngectomee.