Tympanoplasty / Mastoidectomy Care

In this section we cover the essentials of how to care for your child after a tympanoplasty or mastoidectomy. We discuss what to expect, how to deal with pain, dressings, permitted activities and when you should call the doctor. What can I expect after a tympanoplasty or mastoidectomy?Your child may have some bloody drainage form the Read more about Tympanoplasty / Mastoidectomy Care[…]

Sinus Surgery Care

Surgery PurposeWhat to ExpectPost-op Follow-up Surgery PurposeThe purpose of endoscopic sinus surgery is to open the normal drainage pathways from the sinus cavities into the nose in order to improve drainage.What to Expect after SurgeryPain/Pressure:the child will feel pressure pain at the cheekbones and forehead for 2-3 weeks. Headaches are a common complaint after sinus surgery. Read more about Sinus Surgery Care[…]

Tonsil and Adenoid Care

Introduction to the procedure The procedure to remove the tonsils is called a tonsillectomy; excision of the adenoids is an adenoidectomy. Both are usually performed concurrently; hence the procedure is known as a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy or T&A. T&A is generally an outpatient surgical procedure lasting between 20 and 40 minutes and performed under general Read more about Tonsil and Adenoid Care[…]


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