Category: ENT For Pediatric (Children)
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Deafness Treatment by Grommet or T Tube Insertion
Patients having deafness due to secretion collected in the ears need treatment by medications first and if that fail need surgical removal and insertion of a ventilating tube called grommet or T tube. Grommets and T-tubes are tiny tubes, which are inserted into the eardrum. The grommets are like button made of silastic or Teflon…
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Mouth Ulcers Treated by Silver Nitrate Cautery: Instant Relief
Most people get mouth ulcers at some time in their life and, while they can be very painful, they usually heal quickly by themselves and cause no other problems. Mouth ulcer is also called an aphthous ulcer, canker sore, or an oral ulcer and is a relative common problem, so there are many causes for…
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TONGE TIE AND SPEECH: LASER SURGERY
The terms ‘ankyloglossia’ or ‘tongue tie’ refer to a restricted lingual frenum due to fibrous tissue, usually leading to reduced mobility of the tongue. It is important to note that tongue-tie does not necessarily impair speech, but it can cause defective articulation .It has been noted clinically that occasionally an older child or adult will…