Ear, nose and throat (Otolaryngology)

Common surgeries

Ear, nose and throat doctors (otolaryngologists) perform many surgeries in the head and neck area.  Some of the most common procedures include the following:

• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
• Adenoidectomy (only)
• Myringotomy and tube placement
• Endoscopic sinus surgery
• Laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy
• Removal of airway or esophageal foreign bodies (More here about foreign bodies in the nose and airway)
• Surgeries to relieve airway obstruction
• Head, neck, and face mass or cyst removal (More here about head and neck masses and more)
• Surgery for chronic ear infections or hearing loss
• Tympanoplasty
• Cochlear implantation

Content last reviewed: November 2010