Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology is a Head and Neck Surgery, commonly known as ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgery, is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the head and neck region. Otolaryngologists, or ENTsurgeons, address a wide range of conditions, including ear infections, hearing loss, sinusitis, throat disorders, voice and speech problems, as well as head and neck cancers. The specialty encompasses both medical and surgical management, with surgeries ranging from routine procedures like tonsillectomies and ear tube placements to complex surgeries such as thyroidectomy and reconstructive procedures for head and neck cancers.