Throat, Head & Neck

What is it? A tonsillectomy is a surgical operation in which the tonsils are excised from the back of the mouth, leaving no external...

Understanding Its Definition What is it? What's a Tracheostomy? A tracheostomy is basically a surgery where they make a little opening in...

What is it? Total Laryngectomy is a surgery done as a part of management of cancer of the voice box. This surgery involves the complete...

What is it? A tonsillectomy is a surgical operation in which the tonsils are excised from the back of the mouth, leaving no external...

What is it? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front part of the neck. Thyroid gland removal is a surgical...

What is it? Parotidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tumour of the parotid gland. A partial or complete parotidectomy is...

What is it? Micro-laryngeal surgery is performed for examining and performing fine surgeries on the vocal cords.  What is the aim of the...

What is it? Direct laryngoscopy is performed for examination larynx. It allows the surgeon to examine its structures thoroughly and take...

Management of secretions: Cough out the sputum or secretion when you feel sensation of obstruction in the airway If available suction has...

Tonsils are a pair of lymphoid tissue present in the lateral wall of the oropharynx between the anterior and posterior pillars. The main...