Procedures performed
Please see list of procedures Dr Grounds performs and the location at which the site at which they can be performed. Further options may be available – please don’t hesitate to contact if you have any further questions.
Microsuction:
For removal of wax / debris from ear canal, and clearance of infection. Allows examination of the ear drum using a high power microscope to facilitate diagnosis.
Typically pain free in experienced and skilled hands.
Unlike ear “syinging” as is often performed by non specialists, it does not use water irrigation so does not risk triggering infections / damaging delicate ear structures.
Available at:
- All sites
Flexible Nasendoscopy:
For examination of the nasal cavity, back of the nose, Eustacian tube (connects nose and ear) and onto the voice box.
Level of discomfort related to the experience of the specialist.
(Image of myself as a younger doctor undergoing the procedure)
Available at:
- All sites
Nasal Cautery
Frequent nose bleeds can be troublesome for both adults and children. In clinic, Dr Grounds can carefully examine the nose, find the bleeding point and cauterise the vessel to prevent further bleeds.
Available at:
- All sites
Operations Performed
The following General ENT operations are performed by Mr Grounds:
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Cautery for Nose Bleeds (Under General anaesthetic in Children)
- Removal of cysts etc from Ear, nose or throat.
- Examination of upper aerodigestive tract (Pharynx / Larynx) under anaesthetic
Specialist Ear Operations performed:
- Grommet insertion
- Myringoplasty / Tympanoplasty (Repair of Ear drum)
- Canalplasty (Repair of ear canal)
- Ossiculoplasty (repair of bones of hearing)
- Mastoidectomy (e.g. for cholesteatoma removal)
- Combined Approach Tympanoplasty
- Mastoid Obliteration (To give a dry ear after mastoidectomy)
- Stapedectomy (for otosclerosis)
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
- Middle Ear Implants