Throat
Communicating, speech, singing and eating a meal all involve this vital area. Otolaryngologists have expertise in managing diseases of the larynx (voice box) and the upper aero-digestive tract or esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders. Also, the diagnosis and treatment of reflux has become increasingly important in our specialty.
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Salivary Gland Diseases
Where Are Your Salivary Glands?
The glands are found in and around your mouth and throat. We call the major salivary glands the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
Laryngeal (Voice Box) Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 38,000 new cases of head and neck cancer were diagnosed in the United States in 2002; about 9,000 of these were in the larynx (voice box).Experts anticipate similar statistics for 2003.
Thyroid Cancer
THYROID GLAND DISORDERS
Your thyroid gland is one of the endocrine glands, which make hormones to regulate physiological functions in your body. The thyroid gland manufactures thyroid hormone, which regulates the rate at which your body carries on its necessary functions. It essentially regulates your overall metabolic rate. Read More >
Swallowing Disorders
Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) is common among all age groups, especially the elderly. The term dysphagia refers to the feeling of difficulty passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach. This may be caused by many factors, most of which are temporary and not threatening. Read More >
Zenker’s Diverticulum
Zenker’s Diverticulum is a rare swallowing disorder due to a pouch that forms in the esophagus immediately below the level of the voicebox. There have been many ways developed to treat this disorder. The two main approaches are transcervical approaches by making an incision in the neck and endoscopic approaches where the procedure is performed through the mouth without making any incision in the neck.
