Hundreds of surgical procedures exist to treat different parts of the human body. Each part of the body can have different complications and the instruments needed to treat them are very specific. Similarly, surgeons specialising in treating ear, nose and throat problems need ENT instruments. In particular, head and neck operations require these instruments. A wide range of ENT surgical instruments are available. Thus, it can be said that there is a separate set of equipment for each ear, nose and throat operation, which includes different types of instruments.
As the ears and the nose are sensory parts of the human body, the instruments for both are very sensitive. In addition, the throat has a complex structure. The organs, therefore, meet all standard requirements. For effective treatment, ENT specialists should always choose high-quality instruments. Remember that the instruments are your friendly hands.
Common Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases
- The following is a list of disorders that lead to throat surgery.
- Hearing impairment
- Disorders of the throat and oral cavity
- Nasal and paranasal diseases
- Sleep disorders
- Balance disorders
- Facial and skin disorders
- Thyroid disorders
- Head and neck cancer
- Hearing and hearing disorders
- Voice disorders
Ear treatment:
For the treatment of ear diseases, qualified surgeons should perform tympanoplasty, myringoplasty, tympanoplasty and tympanoplasty with palpebral reconstruction. In addition, they should also perform tympanostomy, tympanostomy with palpebral reconstruction, and styloidectomy.
Throat surgery:
Laryngeal surgery includes laryngoscopy with biopsy, micro-laryngoscopy with biopsy, oesophagoscopy and laryngoplasty.
Nasal/retusional procedures:
Common nasal and rhinoplasty procedures include septoplasty, septoplasty with nasal flap reduction, nasal flap reconstruction and functional endoscopic nasal surgery (FESS). In addition, some other procedures include functional endoscopic nasal surgery (composite), nasal fracture reduction (closed), nasal fracture reduction (open) and rhinoplasty.
Neck surgery:
Common neck surgeries include neck mass biopsy (superficial), neck mass biopsy (deep), parotidectomy and submandibular gland removal.
Neck procedures:
Neck surgeries include tonsillectomy, parathyroidectomy, thyroidectomy (partial), thyroidectomy (total) and thyroidectomy with lymph node dissection.
Pediatric otorhinolaryngological surgery:
Thyroanostomy, tonsillectomy, tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy (T&A), adenoidectomy, otolaryngotomy with adenoidectomy, and otolaryngologyy with T&A are common pediatric otorhinolaryngological procedures.
Nomenclature and uses of otolaryngological surgical instruments
Experts classify ear, nose and throat instruments into specific categories. In addition, each category contains several related instruments. We will deal with these categories one by one.
Sinus instruments:
- Cannula: This is a plastic nasal cannula through which fluids, medications and oxygen are administered to the patient.
- Forceps and cutters: These are instruments for cutting, slicing and removing bones, tissues and cartilage.
- Knives and machetes: These are also sharp, long-bladed tools that help cut various structures during the procedure.
- Speculum: This is a canal-shaped instrument used to examine the inside of the vagina.
- Trocar: This special instrument in the nasal cavity makes a small puncture incision through which the doctor can insert the tube.
Laryngoscopy instruments:
Laryngoscopy is a technique used to treat throat and vocal cord problems. Laryngoscopy is a technique used to treat laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer. It involves attaching a long, thin tube to a laryngoscope to remove deep-inside tumors. Sometimes an attached laser can burn unwanted structures in the throat.
- Compression knots: these instruments help to cut and tighten suture knots during laryngoscopy. They also facilitate sliding knots and manipulating loops.
- Laryngeal mirror: This instrument helps visualize the inside of the throat and vocal cords for better diagnosis and treatment.
- Probe: During the procedure, the probe helps to examine the wounds and nostrils.