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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cochlear Implant | Used to transmit external sound directly to 8th cranial nerve to treat sensorineural deafness |
| Mastoidectomy | Removal of diseased bone, mastoid air cells, and soft tissue lining the air cells |
| Myringotomy | Surgical opening made in the tympanic membrane to release fluid from the middle ear to allow equalization of pressure between middle ear and outside |
| Stapedectomy | Reconstruction of the ossicles to restore conduction to the oval window due to sclerosis of the stapes |
| Tympanoplasty | Surgical removal of cholesteatoma and mastoid bone |
| Choanal Atresia | Congenital disorder where back of nasal passage is blocked |
| Nasal Anstrostomy | Procedure to clear the sinus surgery by removing damaged mucosa |
| Polypectomy | Surgeon uses forceps or derider to remove polyps |
| Septoplasty | Surgical manipulation of the septum to return it to correct anatomical position or to gain access to sphenoid sinus for removal of pituitary tumor |
| Turbinectomy | Removal of bony turbinate to increase airflow through nose |
| Parotidectomy | Surgical removal of a parotid gland for the treatment of a neoplasm |
| Radical Neck Dissection | Removal of all cervical lymph nodes and surrounding structures including spinal accessory nerve, internal jugular vein and sternocleidomastoid muscle |
| Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty | Reconstruction of the uvula and oropharynx to reduce and tighten oropharyngeal tissue |
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