Collection of leaflets related to your treatment and recovery
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Free Flap Surgery
Sentinel Node Biopsy (SNB)
Created: 01-09-2017
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When cancer cells start to spread from the main cancer this represents an important step in cancer growth and more treatment is required to control the tumour. Currently, scans can’t detect early spread of tiny clumps of cancer cells into the lymph nodes.
This leaflet describes a test which can help to diagnose if there has been spread of cancer to lymph nodes in the neck of patients with oral cancer. -
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Septoplasty
Created: 01-12-2021
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Septoplasty is an operation to improve your breathing through your nose by straightening the middle partition.
Having a septoplasty will increase the space in both nostrils allowing normal breathing. -
Otology
Speaker Communication Tips
Created: 01-10-2021
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Speaker communication tips to assist deaf or hard of hearing people.
When someone speaks, clues are gained, not only from what is heard but also from what is seen. These clues help the hearing impaired person to piece together the conversation. -
Surgery
Stapedectomy/ Stapedotomy /Surgery for Otosclerosis
Created: 31-05-2021
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This is an operation to replace the little bone in your middle ear called the stapes. The condition you probably have is called Otosclerosis.
Stapedectomy will improve your hearing if successful. -
Surgery
Stapling/Repair of Pharyngeal Pouch
Created: 01-12-2021
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An operation to staple your pharyngeal pouch is carried out by the surgeon using an endoscope.
Following the procedure you will be able to eat and drink again normally without experiencing reflux. -
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Thyroglossal Cyst
Created: 01-12-2021
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Thyroglossal cyst is a collection of fluid causing a swelling underneath your chin.
Removal of the thyroglossal cyst removes the swelling and prevents recurring infections. -
Laryngectomy
Thyroid Operations in Adults - Patient Information Leaflet T1
Created: 27-01-2022
File Size: 158.13 KB
BAETS have produce this information leaflet to help patients understand what thyroid surgery involves and reasons why patients may need thyroid surgery.
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Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Created: 31-05-2021
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Tonsillectomy is an operation to remove your tonsils.
Tonsillectomy will stop you having recurring tonsillitis. It will not stop you getting sore throats due to the common cold. -
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Trans - Oral Laser Resection of the Oral Cavity
Created: 27-01-2022
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You have been asked by your Consultant to undergo a trans – oral laser resection of your oral cavity (mouth).
This leaflet has been written to answer any questions you, or those who care for you, may have about the surgery. -
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Trans Oral Laser Resection of the Larynx
Created: 27-01-2022
File Size: 180.82 KB
You have been asked by your Consultant to undergo a Trans – Oral Laser Resection of your Larynx (Voice box) to treat your disease.
This leaflet has been written to answer any questions you, or those who care for you, may have about the surgery. -
Surgery
Tympanotomy and Ossiculoplasty
Created: 31-03-2019
File Size: 381.53 KB
Tympanotomy and ossiculoplasty is an operation to look into the middle ear and try to improve your hearing by reforming or replacing the small bones in your ear.
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Upper Aero Digestive Tract Endoscopy
Created: 27-01-2022
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You have been asked by your Consultant to undergo an Endoscopy as part of your assessment process.
This leaflet has been written to answer any questions you, or those who care for you, may have about the Upper Aero Digestive Tract Endoscopy.