About Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Key Highlights
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Specialized care tailored to a child's unique and developing anatomy.Focus on minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to reduce recovery time and scarring.Comprehensive management of common childhood issues like recurrent ear infections, sleep apnea, and sinusitis.Family-centered approach involving parents in the care plan and decision-making.Aims to resolve conditions that can impact a child's hearing, speech, sleep, learning, and overall development.
Who is this surgery for?
- Recurrent or chronic tonsillitis or adenoiditis causing breathing or swallowing difficulties.
- Persistent otitis media (middle ear infections) with effusion affecting hearing.
- Obstructive sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids.
- Chronic sinusitis not responsive to medical management.
- Congenital abnormalities of the ear, nose, or throat (e.g., cleft palate, choanal atresia).
- Foreign body removal from the ear or nasal passages.
- Diagnosis and treatment of neck masses or cysts.
- Evaluation of persistent hoarseness, stridor, or voice disorders.
How to prepare
- Complete pre-operative medical evaluation by the paediatrician and anaesthetist.
- Detailed discussion with the surgeon about the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
- Fasting for a specified period (typically 6-8 hours for solids, 2 hours for clear liquids) before anaesthesia.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (like blood thinners) as advised by the doctor.
- Arranging for post-operative care and support at home.
- Psychological preparation of the child appropriate for their age.
Risks & possible complications
- Reaction to anaesthesia (nausea, vomiting, rare allergic reactions).
- Bleeding during or after the procedure, which may rarely require intervention.
- Infection at the surgical site.
- Pain, sore throat, or ear discomfort.
- Changes in voice or taste (usually temporary).
- Specific risks depend on the procedure (e.g., persistent ear drainage with tubes, velopharyngeal insufficiency after adenoidectomy).
- Scarring or need for revision surgery in some cases.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Close monitoring in a recovery area until the effects of anaesthesia wear off.
- Pain management with prescribed medications and soothing measures (cool liquids, ice packs).
- Diet advancement from clear liquids to soft, bland foods as tolerated.
- Avoidance of strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and blowing the nose forcefully for the recommended period.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing, remove any packing or non-dissolvable stitches, and assess outcomes.
- Watch for signs of complications like fever, excessive bleeding, or difficulty breathing and contact the doctor immediately if they occur.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-2 days
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Expected recovery time: 1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering paediatric otorhinolaryngology in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for paediatric otorhinolaryngology in India include Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Manipal Hospital Goa , Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur, Manipal Hospital Salem, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform paediatric otorhinolaryngology. MediFyr helps you compare pediatrics specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for paediatric otorhinolaryngology compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology in India
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