A wide range of day-care ENT procedures including foreign body removal from ear, nose and throat, turbinate reduction, excision of cysts and lumps, and nasal fracture reduction.
ENT Procedure
Other Minor ENT Surgeries
Foreign body removal, cyst excision, turbinate reduction, nasal bone reduction and more.
About Other Minor ENT Surgeries
AnaesthesiaLocal or short general
Duration10 – 45 minutes
Hospital stayUsually same day
Back to routine1 – 3 days
When is it recommended?
- Foreign body in ear / nose
- Enlarged turbinates
- Small lumps & cysts
- Nasal bone fracture
How the procedure is done
- 1
Examination
The problem is assessed in the clinic, often with an endoscope.
- 2
Choice of anaesthesia
Many procedures are done under local anaesthesia; children may need a short general anaesthetic.
- 3
Procedure
Foreign body removal, turbinate reduction, cyst/lump excision or nasal bone reduction as required.
- 4
Same-day discharge
Most patients go home the same day with simple aftercare instructions.
Benefits
Quick relief
Day-care procedures
Minimal discomfort
Fast return to normal activity
Recovery & aftercare
Recovery is usually quick. Specific aftercare instructions are given depending on the procedure.
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
Do not try to remove it at home. Visit an ENT clinic promptly; button batteries in the nose or ear need urgent attention.
A procedure to shrink swollen inner nasal structures (turbinates) to improve breathing, often for allergic blockage.
This page is for general patient information and does not replace a medical consultation. The right treatment depends on your examination and test results.
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