OTOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT) - HEAD & NECK SURGERY

In the outpatient clinic of Otolaryngology, patient examination is performed with a video-endoscopic system as standard. Thanks to the soft endoscopes used, the causes of snoring, breathing difficulties, hoarseness, recurrent respiratory tract and ear infections can be detected more easily. Especially pediatric patients can be examined more easily, moreover areas that cannot be directly examined such as larynx and nasal region can be conveniently observed. Hearing measurements of patients from all age groups are performed in the audiology unit, which works in connection with this department, and patients are informed about the hearing aid.

The "Endoscopic Sinus Surgery" method is successfully applied in the treatment of recurrent or chronic sinus diseases by the specialist physicians of our medical center, surgical treatments of nasal septum deviations, malformations outside the nose and reduction of nasal conchae with a radiofrequency device are also performed.

Diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders are also performed endoscopically in the same way. Vocal cord nodules, polyps and edema can be intervened. The diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of laryngopharyngeal reflux, one of the leading causes of voice problems and recurrent throat infections, is carried out by our specialist physicians.

UPPP surgery for soft palate and pharynx area as surgical treatment and soft palate hardening radiofrequency application are performed for simple type snoring disease and obstructive sleeping sickness. Patients who require this surgery are also referred to the American Medical Center sleep laboratory for a sleep test (polysomnography).

Hearing loss caused by perforations in the eardrum, calcification in the middle ear, and damage to the ossicles in the middle ear is treated with a middle ear prosthesis.

Follow-up and treatment of problems such as snoring, nasal congestion, tonsillitis and adenoiditis, otitis, children's sinusitis and hearing loss, which are common problems of childhood, are carried out by our outpatient specialists.

Moreover, the diagnosis of benign and malignant tumoral diseases of ear, nose, throat-head and neck region (ultrasonography, computed tomography, fine needle aspiration biopsy) is successfully performed. Surgical treatment of congenital and cystic diseases of the head and neck region, throat, oral cavity and salivary glands can also be performed.

At our medical center, we perform outpatient surgery for nasal septum deviation, adenoids, rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, ear tube placement, middle ear surgery, vocal cord disorders (polyps, nodules, tumors), and surgical procedures and biopsies for swellings (tumors) in the head and neck region.

Follow-up and treatment of problems such as snoring, nasal congestion, tonsillitis and adenoiditis, otitis, children's sinusitis and hearing loss, which are common problems of childhood, are carried out by our outpatient specialists.

Moreover, the diagnosis of benign and malignant tumoral diseases of ear, nose, throat-head and neck region (ultrasonography, computed tomography, fine needle aspiration biopsy) is successfully performed. Surgical treatment of congenital and cystic diseases of the head and neck region, throat, oral cavity and salivary glands can also be performed.

At our medical center, we perform outpatient surgery for nasal septum deviation, adenoids, rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, ear tube placement, middle ear surgery, vocal cord disorders (polyps, nodules, tumors), and surgical procedures and biopsies for swellings (tumors) in the head and neck region.

SUB-DEPARTMENTS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Audiology Unit
  • Hearing tests
  • Tests to evaluate vertigo and postural imbalances
  • Speech and Swallowing Disorders Unit
  • Sleep Unit
  • Diagnosis and treatment of ear disorders, rare hearing problems, tinnitus, ear discharge, ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation), and Bell's palsy.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of vertigo
  • Diagnosis of runny nose, nasal obstructions and sinus disease along with functional and cosmetic nose job
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Differential diagnosis and treatment of headaches
  • Tonsillar hypertrophy and adenoid vegetations
  • Diagnosis and surgical treatment of head & neck tumors
  • Minimally invasive tumor surgeries
  • Treatment and surgery for congenital ENT diseases and airway abnormalities
  • Diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer and correction of complications that are secondary to thyroid surgery
  • Treatment of congenital or acquired airway stenosis
  • Diagnosis and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea
  • Diagnosis and treatment of bad breath and gastroesophageal reflux
  • Diagnosis and treatment of vocal cord disorders
  • Diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland disorders
  • Diagnosis and treatment of ear disorders, rare hearing problems, tinnitus, ear discharge, ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation), and Bell's palsy.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of vertigo
  • Diagnosis of runny nose, nasal obstructions and sinus disease along with functional and cosmetic nose job
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Differential diagnosis and treatment of headaches
  • Tonsillar hypertrophy and adenoid vegetations
  • Diagnosis and surgical treatment of head & neck tumors
  • Minimally invasive tumor surgeries
  • Treatment and surgery for congenital ENT diseases and airway abnormalities
  • Diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer and correction of complications that are secondary to thyroid surgery
  • Treatment of congenital or acquired airway stenosis
  • Diagnosis and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea
  • Diagnosis and treatment of bad breath and gastroesophageal reflux
  • Diagnosis and treatment of vocal cord disorders
  • Diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland disorders
  • Audiology Unit
  • Hearing tests
  • Tests to evaluate vertigo and postural imbalances
  • Speech and Swallowing Disorders Unit
  • Sleep Unit
Otology – Neuro-otology (Ear Diseases)
Covers conditions affecting the external, middle, and inner ear diseases and central auditory pathway disorders.
  • Otitis media (middle ear infection)
  • Otitis externa (inflammation of the external ear canal)
  • Ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation)
  • Otosclerosis (abnormal growth of bone of the middle ear)
  • Congenital hearing loss
  • Bell's palsy
  • Tinnitus
  • Vertigo
  • Ear tumors

All ear surgery can be carried out under a microscope and/or with endoscopic techniques; a significant part of these operations does not require a visible incision on the ear. For conductive hearing loss, bone cement ossiculoplasty, titanium prosthesis, bone-conduction hearing aid, and middle ear implant are used, while sensorineural hearing loss can be successfully improved with the use of the state-of-the-art implants, such as cochlear implants (bionic ear) and auditory brainstem implant. One audiologist and two audiometrists work full time at the Audiology Unit that houses cutting edge devices to diagnose hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo.  

Rhinology (nose and sinus problems)
Rhinology deals with all congenital, infectious and developmental diseases as well as tumors of the nose and paranasal sinuses.
 
  • Deviated septum
  • Inferior turbinate hypertrophy
  • Nasal allergy
  • Sinusitis
  • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
  • Nose and paranasal sinus tumors
 
Deviated septum and adenoid vegetation are treated with up-to-date techniques and innovative technology such as radiofrequency meaning that nasal packs are no longer required after most operations. Endoscopic sinus surgery technique is performed during the treatment of sinusitis, and surgical navigation is used in all necessary cases. Endoscopic sinus surgery is also performed for skull base tumors, transsphenoidal surgery, blocked tear ducts and cerebrospinal fluid leak.
 
Pediatric Otolaryngology
This unit deals with congenital, inflammatory, traumatic and developmental diseases as well as pediatric tumors.
 
  • Tonsillar hypertrophy and adenoid vegetations
  • Otitis media (middle ear infection)
  • Anotia (congenital deformity that involves the complete absence of the pinna, the outer projected portion of the ear, and narrowing or absence of the ear canal)
  • Congenital or acquired airway stenosis
  • Head and neck tumors
 
Tonsillar hypertrophy and adenoid vegetations are amongst the most common diseases found in children. The most cutting-edge techniques, such as laser and thermal welding, are used in the surgical treatment of these diseases. Anotia can be corrected with a cartilaginous graft that is obtained from the child’s ribs or with a prosthesis. Congenital or acquired airway stenosis is treated by our surgical team who have global experience using the most up-to-date techniques available.
 
Head and neck tumors
Handles any and all benign and malignant tumors that originate from the head and neck area.
 
  • Lip
  • Tongue
  • Tonsil
  • Larynx
  • Esophagus
  • Thyroid
  • Neck
 
A multidisciplinary approach is required for head and neck tumors, as is the case with all other tumors. Treatments are planned vigilantly after patients’ cases are discussed in detail by the tumor council that is made up of physicians from many departments; otolaryngologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and radiologists are all part of the membership.
 
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring and sleep apnea (sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts) are among those diseases that negatively affect a patient’s quality of life and overall health. These conditions are triggered by many factors and they should be addressed in a holistic manner. A Polysomnography (sleep study) is used to evaluate the functionality of a patient’s nose; palates or jawbones are surgically treated to correct airway stenosis in selected patients.

Voice disorders
Hoarseness is caused by diseases that originate from or limit movements of the vocal cords. Vocal cords and their functions are evaluated with a special device, called a videolaryngostroboscopy, and all cases that require surgical treatment can undergo microsurgery or laser surgery.

Face and Neck Traumas

Facial Plastic Surgery
Otology – Neuro-otology (Ear Diseases)
Covers conditions affecting the external, middle, and inner ear diseases and central auditory pathway disorders.
  • Otitis media (middle ear infection)
  • Otitis externa (inflammation of the external ear canal)
  • Ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation)
  • Otosclerosis (abnormal growth of bone of the middle ear)
  • Congenital hearing loss
  • Bell's palsy
  • Tinnitus
  • Vertigo
  • Ear tumors

All ear surgery can be carried out under a microscope and/or with endoscopic techniques; a significant part of these operations does not require a visible incision on the ear. For conductive hearing loss, bone cement ossiculoplasty, titanium prosthesis, bone-conduction hearing aid, and middle ear implant are used, while sensorineural hearing loss can be successfully improved with the use of the state-of-the-art implants, such as cochlear implants (bionic ear) and auditory brainstem implant. One audiologist and two audiometrists work full time at the Audiology Unit that houses cutting edge devices to diagnose hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo.  

Rhinology (nose and sinus problems)
Rhinology deals with all congenital, infectious and developmental diseases as well as tumors of the nose and paranasal sinuses.
 
  • Deviated septum
  • Inferior turbinate hypertrophy
  • Nasal allergy
  • Sinusitis
  • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
  • Nose and paranasal sinus tumors
 
Deviated septum and adenoid vegetation are treated with up-to-date techniques and innovative technology such as radiofrequency meaning that nasal packs are no longer required after most operations. Endoscopic sinus surgery technique is performed during the treatment of sinusitis, and surgical navigation is used in all necessary cases. Endoscopic sinus surgery is also performed for skull base tumors, transsphenoidal surgery, blocked tear ducts and cerebrospinal fluid leak.
 
Pediatric Otolaryngology
This unit deals with congenital, inflammatory, traumatic and developmental diseases as well as pediatric tumors.
 
  • Tonsillar hypertrophy and adenoid vegetations
  • Otitis media (middle ear infection)
  • Anotia (congenital deformity that involves the complete absence of the pinna, the outer projected portion of the ear, and narrowing or absence of the ear canal)
  • Congenital or acquired airway stenosis
  • Head and neck tumors
 
Tonsillar hypertrophy and adenoid vegetations are amongst the most common diseases found in children. The most cutting-edge techniques, such as laser and thermal welding, are used in the surgical treatment of these diseases. Anotia can be corrected with a cartilaginous graft that is obtained from the child’s ribs or with a prosthesis. Congenital or acquired airway stenosis is treated by our surgical team who have global experience using the most up-to-date techniques available.
 
Head and neck tumors
Handles any and all benign and malignant tumors that originate from the head and neck area.
 
  • Lip
  • Tongue
  • Tonsil
  • Larynx
  • Esophagus
  • Thyroid
  • Neck
 
A multidisciplinary approach is required for head and neck tumors, as is the case with all other tumors. Treatments are planned vigilantly after patients’ cases are discussed in detail by the tumor council that is made up of physicians from many departments; otolaryngologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and radiologists are all part of the membership.
 
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring and sleep apnea (sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts) are among those diseases that negatively affect a patient’s quality of life and overall health. These conditions are triggered by many factors and they should be addressed in a holistic manner. A Polysomnography (sleep study) is used to evaluate the functionality of a patient’s nose; palates or jawbones are surgically treated to correct airway stenosis in selected patients.

Voice disorders
Hoarseness is caused by diseases that originate from or limit movements of the vocal cords. Vocal cords and their functions are evaluated with a special device, called a videolaryngostroboscopy, and all cases that require surgical treatment can undergo microsurgery or laser surgery.

Face and Neck Traumas

Facial Plastic Surgery