Patient Education Series | Pediatric ENT Procedures | Ayal Willner, MD
A board-certified pediatric otolaryngologist and head and heck surgeon, Dr. Ayal Willner welcomes patients at Southern California Ear, Nose and Throat (SCENT) in Long Beach, CA. He and his team perform balloon sinuplasty, sleep apnea treatment, tonsillectomy, thyroid cancer surgery, vertigo treatment, and hearing loss treatment.... more
These common surgical interventions play a vital role in addressing various issues, from breathing problems to infections, and from speech development to better sleep.
Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing swollen adenoids. This helps in alleviating breathing problems and recurrent infections, leading to improved respiratory health.
Tonsillectomy is a procedure aimed at removing enlarged tonsils. By doing so, it can reduce sleep apnea and chronic throat infections, promoting better sleep and overall health in children.
Ear tube placement is a procedure to drain fluid from the middle ear. By preventing infections and improving hearing, speech, and language development, it contributes to better communication.
Frenectomy is a procedure that releases tight tongue or lip tissue. It plays a crucial role in enhancing speech, eating, and oral hygiene, ensuring proper oral development.
Myringotomy involves creating a small ear drum incision to drain fluid. By doing so, it relieves ear infections and restores hearing, facilitating better communication in children.
Nasal polypectomy is a procedure to remove polyps, enhancing nasal breathing and reducing chronic sinusitis. This contributes to improved comfort and well-being in children.
With these interventions, we aim to create a healthier future for the younger generation.
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