Ear, Nose & Throat insights from Mike Dilkes, expert in ENT laser surgery

Lasers in ENT. Realistically only a few procedures where it really works to the patient's advantage. #tonsillectomy #blocked nose

High definition video endoscopy is not widely available due to its very high cost. However it does offer real advantages.

The friendly face is hidden behind the screen as she doesent like her picture taken!! The other friendly face has gone for a coffee. And the other one works from home

Snoring and the uvula

Complete examination for tonsil disease without having to pass an endoscope down the nose, which can be a bit uncomfortable. A perfectly good view of the lower throat to exclude lingual tonsil and voice box problems, plus an even better view of the postnasal space to exclude adenoid remnant involvement (see the eustachian tube orifices very clearly). Plus of course the palatine tonsils and posterior pharyngeal wall, seen at the beginning, note the deep cleft behind the left t

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Complete examination for tonsil disease without having to pass an endoscope down the nose, which can be a bit uncomfortable. A perfectly good view of the lower throat to exclude lingual tonsil and voice box problems, plus an even better view of the postnasal space to exclude adenoid remnant involvement (see the eustachian tube orifices very clearly). Plus of course the palatine tonsils and posterior pharyngeal wall, seen at the beginning, note the deep cleft behind the left t

Laser Tonsil surgery under local anaesthetic spray is a very effective way to help tonsil problems. Not everyone is suitable.