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


Laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic may still leave tonsil stones needing a second procedure
Second stage laser tonsillectomy under local anaesthetic spray required


Very large tonsils need laser tonsillectomy under general anaesthetic using an operating microscope
Tonsillectomy by laser for very large tonsils


Chronic nose blockage due to a nasal adhesion
Nose blockage blocked nose


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.


Before and after laser turbinoplasty under local anaesthetic for blocked nose
Blocked nose treatment in clinic under local anaesthetic. Holmium Yag laser turbinoplasty before and after.


Long thick uvula causing snoring and choking sensation. Can also be related to postnasal drip.
Snoring and postnasal drip


Blocked nose treatment under local anaesthetic in clinic
Blocked nose treatment laser turbinoplasty


Sinus type. pain isn't always from your sinuses
Fascinating. This is a man with left facial pain that shoots from his nose into his sinuses and behind his eye. On the right is the...
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