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ENT DOCTOR BLOG
Posts for tag: surgery
When it comes to conditions of the head and neck, you need thorough and skilled treatment to ensure that the vital structures in this 
region stay healthy. While many such conditions can be treated non-invasively, others require surgical treatment to ensure the best outcome possible.
About Head & Neck Surgery
Head and neck surgery is performed by an otolaryngologist, often called an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. An otolaryngologist treats major structures such as the larynx (voice box), esophagus, sinuses, palate, and facial bones, along with all other structures of the head and neck.
Common conditions that can be treated with head and neck surgery include:
- Sinus infections
- Sleep apnea
- Chronic ear infections
- Inflamed tonsils
- Swallowing disorders
- Cleft palate
- Voice problems
- Facial trauma or deformities
- Cancer and tumors
When is surgery needed?
The need for head and neck surgery varies with the condition and with each individual. Some conditions, such as sinus infections or sleep apnea, are treated using more conservative means first. Surgery becomes an option only if the problem continues to occur, or if non-surgical treatments don't improve your quality of life.
Surgery might be recommended sooner for more severe conditions, such as cancer, cleft palate, deformities, or severe injury to the face.
In addition to treating the underlying medical condition, your ENT specialist can perform reconstructive surgery and/or plastic surgery to restore the structure of the face. In cases where this is needed, your doctor will talk with you about the timeline for this phase of your treatment plan.
Washington, D.C. Head & Neck Surgery
The need for surgery is unique to each patient. To discuss your needs and learn about your options, schedule an appointment with William R. Bond Jr, M.D.
Dr. Bond provides head and neck surgery in Washington, D.C. for the treatment of severe or chronic conditions that affect your quality of life. To schedule your appointment, call (202) 726-7770 or request your appointment now.
