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THE ENT BLOG
Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery
Very large tonsils need laser tonsillectomy under general anaesthetic using an operating microscope
Tonsillectomy by laser for very large tonsils
Tonsil stones form in crypts and holes in the tonsil. Here is one that is beginning to form.
Tonsil stones and tonsillitis can be treated under local anaesthetic spray using the carbon dioxide laser in clinic. A lunchtime procedure.
Tonsil stones form in holes in the tonsils They cause sore throats, bad taste and bad breath.
Tonsil stones and tonsillitis
Small tonsils can still have disease and tonsil stones
Tonsil crypt with tonsil stones and tonsillitis
Why intracapsular inside-out laser tonsillectomy is so good.
Tonsils treated with laser tonsillectomy
Small tonsil stone within a hole in the tonsils. Can be laser vapourised under local anaesthetic
Tonsil stone treatment with local anaesthetic spray laser tonsillectomy
Sinus disease with unusual calcification. Could be fungal (big arrow).
Good view of pterygo palatine fossa on this scan as well - small arrow.
Disposable HD camera during Zoom for tonsil surgery assesment.
Easy to assess this chap with recurrent tonsillitis who really needs his tonsils shrinking back. This picture was a screenshot off my...
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