Question 1

ADENOAMIGDALECTOMY

Accepted Answer

Adenotonsillectomy is the joint procedure for the removal of tonsils and adenoids, commonly targets of infections.
This type of infection is very common, especially in children, who have symptoms such as sleep apnea, nocturnal snoring, halitosis (bad breath), difficulties in eating, swallowing, and breathing, caused by swollen tonsils and adenoids. .

Question 2

TONSYLECTOMY

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Called tonsillectomy, this is a surgical intervention that aims to remove the tonsils when they are enlarged and inflamed, harming the well-being of the patient, who suffers from sore throat, difficulty eating, sleep apnea, sleep, and snoring.
Tonsillectomy is usually performed on children ages 3 to 8, and it is easy to recover from. This procedure is also indicated for adults diagnosed by a specialist doctor.

Question 3

ENDOSCOPIC NASAL SURGERY

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Endoscopic Nasal Surgery relies on an endoscope equipped with a camera and lighting, which is introduced through the nostrils during the procedure.
Very efficient for the correction of respiratory problems, this operation also provides better recovery to the patient, in addition to eliminating the need for external incisions, that is, visible scars.

Question 4

LANGUAGE PHRENOTOMY

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Lingual frenotomy is a surgical procedure for the correction of the lingual frenulum (thin tissue under the tongue that holds it to the mandible) which, when too short, alters its functional mechanics, making phonetics difficult, in addition to causing gingival retraction and periodontal problems.
Very simple and fast, this surgery offers significant improvements to the well-being and development of the patient.

Question 5

MASTOIDECTOMY

Accepted Answer

Mastoidectomy is a surgical intervention in the ear to remove infections that reach the temporal bone. Performed from an incision that exposes the masteoid (bone that is part of the middle ear), this procedure allows all diseased tissue to be removed from the cavity.

Question 6

LARYNX MICROSURGERY

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Larynx Microsurgery is a surgical solution for lesions in the larynx or vocal folds, but also indicated for the removal of nodules, cysts, polyps, papillomas, hemangiomas, biopsies, malignant tumors, and other lesions.
Another advantage of this operation is that it can also improve the quality of life of people with swallowing difficulties, problems with respiratory functions, or phonetics.

Question 7

SEPTOPLASTY

Accepted Answer

Septoplasty is the surgery to adjust the nasal septum deviation, a problem that can cause difficulty in breathing, and other discomforts, such as sinusitis.
This procedure is quite common, because practically all people have some degree of this irregularity. However, the postoperative recovery does not offer great discomfort for the patient.

Question 8

FRONT SINUSOTOMY

Accepted Answer

The surgical process of Frontal Sinusotomy consists of accessing and cleaning the inside of the facial sinuses, in order to unclog them. This operation is recommended for patients diagnosed with cysts, tumors, polyps, or secretions and, from it, it is possible for the individual to acquire more health and well-being for his life.

Question 9

TYMPANOMASTOIDECTOMY

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Indicated for the treatment of diseases such as cholesteatoma, Tympanomastoidectomy is the surgical intervention responsible for repairing tympanic perforation. In this way it is possible to solve chronic problems and hearing deficits.

Question 10

TYMPANOTOMY WITH VENTILATION TUBE

Accepted Answer

Tympanotomy with Ventilation Tube is the procedure performed for the placement of a prosthesis (ventilation tube) connected from the middle ear to the outer ear.
This operation is recommended for patients who have otitis media (problem that causes the accumulation of secretion), as the Ventilation Tube Tympanotomy allows balance inside and outside the middle ear, and improves the Eustachian tube.

Question 11

TURBINECTOMY

Accepted Answer

Turbinectomy is the surgical method used for the treatment of chronic nasal congestion, and its procedure refers to the correction of the structure of the nasal turbinates (bones and cartilage), which allows better breathing and quality of life for the patient.

Question 12

UVULOPLASTOPHARYNGOPLASTY

Accepted Answer

Uvuloplastopharyngoplasty is the recommended surgical intervention for adults with severe or moderate problems with sleep apnea and snoring.
This operation involves removing the tonsils, part of the soft palate, and plastic surgery of the uvula and pharynx. The treatment promotes significant improvements in the patient's well-being.

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