Clinical Area
ENT and Head & Neck Surgery
From ENT conditions to complex head and neck surgery — function-first, academically grounded clinical care.
What is ENT and head & neck surgery, and which conditions does it cover?
ENT (ear-nose-throat) and head & neck surgery covers the medical and surgical care of all anatomy between the skull base and clavicle. It spans common conditions — sinusitis, sleep apnea, septum deviation, tonsillitis, otitis media, vertigo, hoarseness — and extends to head and neck oncology (thyroid, larynx, oral cavity cancers) and advanced procedures such as functional rhinoplasty. Prof. Dr. Hasan Ahmet Özdoğan's approach: place aesthetics alongside function, never instead of it.
Clinical scope
ENT and head & neck surgery is one of modern medicine's most anatomically complex disciplines. Breathing, smell, hearing, balance, voice production, and swallowing are all evaluated within a single specialist's remit. This functional interdependence — especially in oncologic settings — demands a multidisciplinary approach.
Every patient at the clinic begins with a comprehensive ENT examination. Endoscopic nasal evaluation, audiometry, vestibular testing, and fiberoptic laryngeal inspection are performed in the same session as needed. The treatment plan always balances three components: disease control, functional preservation, and patient quality of life.
Function-first approach
In modern ENT surgery, "aesthetics vs. function" is a false dichotomy. A well-planned septorhinoplasty preserves nasal valve patency while improving external shape. A thyroidectomy protects the recurrent laryngeal nerve — meaning the voice is normal post-op. Post-laryngectomy rehabilitation planning begins before surgery.
The academic roots of this approach stem from Prof. Dr. Özdoğan's 30+ years of teaching-hospital experience. Surgical technique, post-operative follow-up protocols, and patient communication are all built around the function-preservation principle.
Sub-topics
Sinusitis and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Medical and surgical management of chronic sinusitis; FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery) indications, technique, and recovery.
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Diagnosis via polysomnography, CPAP, mandibular-advancement appliances, and surgical options (UPPP, hypoglossal-nerve stimulation).
Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy
Recurrent tonsillitis in adults and children, peritonsillar abscess, modern tonsillectomy techniques (coblation, coagulation).
Septum Deviation
A leading cause of nasal obstruction; difference between septoplasty alone and functional rhinoplasty.
Frequently Asked Questions
- A standard ENT examination covers otoscopy (ear), anterior rhinoscopy (nose), oropharynx, and neck palpation. Based on the complaint, flexible nasopharyngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, audiometry, or tympanometry may be added. Endoscopic evaluation is performed in the same session at the clinic.
- Yes. In children, adenotonsillar disease, otitis media with effusion, and allergic rhinitis dominate. In adults, sinusitis, sleep apnea, voice disorders, and head & neck oncology are more common. Anaesthetic approach and post-operative follow-up protocols are adapted to age.
- CT or MRI is requested in chronic sinusitis, head & neck masses, vertigo, sensorineural hearing loss, and suspected vocal-cord paralysis. Imaging complements the physical exam — never replaces it.
- It begins with a tele-consultation. You share existing imaging and reports through a secure channel. The clinical plan and travel timeline are sent by email or WhatsApp. On acceptance, pre-arrival tests and the surgery-day protocol are shared in writing in detail.
- It depends on the procedure. After septorhinoplasty: 7–10 days of nasal packing/splint, 3 weeks of exercise restriction, 6 weeks of intensive-activity restriction. After tonsillectomy: 10–14 days of dietary restriction. After FESS: 2 weeks of nasal saline irrigation. A personalised plan is shared before surgery.
- Thanks to modern anaesthesia and post-operative analgesia protocols, pain is usually limited to a 24–48 hour window in most procedures. Pain after septorhinoplasty, FESS, and tonsillectomy is rated mild-to-moderate. Each patient receives a personalised pain-management plan.
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