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Monday, November 26, 2012

Do you suffer from Sleep Apnea?

Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

A lot a people suffer from Sleep apnea and don’t even know it!

Check out this article written by Dr Christopher Chang by Fauquir ENT, where he explains why people suffer from this and how they can treat it.

Sleep endoscopy is a special procedure to determine exactly where an upper airway obstruction is localized causing obstructive sleep apnea or snoring while a person is sleeping.

There are two distinct components to this procedure:

1) Endoscopy is when a thin flexible camera is inserted through the nose in order to examine the entire upper airway from the tip of the nose to the voice box.

2) Sleep (or sedated) endoscopy is when the endoscopy is performed while a patient is sleeping instead of wide-awake as traditionally performed.

Given most patients will immediately wake up if a doctor is inserting something into the nose, an anesthesiologist uses IV medications to sedate the patient.

What are some of these areas of obstruction?

Areas that will be specifically examined during sleep endoscopy include:

Behind the palate

Uvula

Back of Tongue

Walls of the Throat

Epiglottis

Voice box

There is definitely a lot of great information in this article, click on the link below to finish reading it:

http://www.fauquierent.net/sleependoscopy.htm

Here is another interesting video showing “Where” Snoring Comes From (Sleep Endoscopy):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNmSexAKTsM

Monday, November 19, 2012

Ever wondered about your Tonsils?

I know I have… Well check out this article written by Dr. Christopher Chang from Fauquir ENT

Where he explains the importance of your Tonsils and what happens when they are enlarged or swollen.

The tonsils are located in the back of the mouth flanking the uvula along the sides of the throat. The adenoids are located above and behind the uvula and can only be seen on endoscopy. The tonsils and adenoids are basically lymph nodes just like in your neck, but rather than being hidden under the skin, they are on the surface of your throat where you can see them. As such, removal of the tonsils and adenoids have minimal, impact on a patient’s immune system as there are thousands of other lymph nodes that can pick up the slack.

The tonsils and adenoids generally regress in size with age to the point they can be quite small in adults. However, it is not unusual for children to have enormous tonsils the size of walnuts and even ping pong balls. Adenoids may be similarly enlarged.

Sometimes the tonsils can be so large that a patient may have trouble swallowing and even affecting taste such that eating becomes a chore. Not only that, they may impact sleep as there is not much room for air to pass resulting in obstructive sleep apnea which is a serious medical condition.

Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:

loud snoring

restless sleep

daytime sleepiness

irritable daytime behavior

difficulty waking

witnessed apneas and/or struggling to breath at night

head bent backwards while sleeping

mouth-breathing while sleeping

Want to read more?

Click on the link below to finish reading it:

http://www.fauquierent.net/tonsillectomy.htm

Check out this video that shows How a Tonsillectomy is Performed (GRAPHIC):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqNPwJnkC38

Monday, November 12, 2012

Sinus problem? We’ve got you covered with a Balloon!

That’s right! There is a NEW technic that Doctors use that helps with sinus problems.

Check out this article written by Dr. Christopher Chang from FAUquier ENT, where he explains this amazing procedure.

In a human being, there are 4 sinus cavities that come in pairs (1: frontal, 2: ethmoid, 3: sphenoid, 4: maxillary). Each of these sinus cavities drain through a small opening into the nose. However, problems occur when the openings clog shut resulting in recurrent and even chronic sinus infections.

Balloon sinuplasty is a relatively new, minimally invasive technique to open up the openings into the sinus cavities without the need for any tissue cutting or bony removal. When compared to the more traditional endoscopic sinus surgery, which does involve tissue cutting and removal, balloon sinuplasty causes less trauma to surrounding sinus and nasal tissues thereby:

Minimizing risk of CSF leak as well as damage to surrounding important structures including the eye, artery, optic nerve
Decreased pain
Faster recovery
Decreased risk of post-operative nosebleeds (thereby minimizing need for nasal packing)
Decreased chance of scar formation which may require repeated sinus surgery in the future

The balloon sinuplasty technique uses a balloon catheter system similar to that used in coronary artery angioplasty whereby a deflated balloon is inserted into the opening of the sinus cavity and inflated. When the balloon inflates, it opens up the sinus opening into a much larger diameter which than allows for drainage.

Click on the link below and check out the video about this procedure,

http://youtu.be/cvNSdyEwljk

Don’t forget to check out the article, clicking on the link below…

http://www.fauquierent.net/balloonsinuplasty.htm

Monday, November 5, 2012

Sinusitis

Unfortunately, Millions of people suffer from sinusitis. However, we don’t have to suffer with this problem anymore.

Check out this article we found written by Dr. Christopher Chang from FAUquier ENT. In this article he explains a simple surgery, which allows your sinuses to function more effectively.

Simply put, sinusitis is an infection of the sinus cavities creating pus. Symptoms include facial pain/pressure, purulent drainage from the nose, fevers, etc. When the sinuses are functioning well, the infection gets cleared rapidly with antibiotics and the pus gets cleared easily through the nose. In this scenario, the openings of the sinus cavities into the nose are not blocked so things flow easily. No difficult concepts in this particular scenario.

Scenario #1 - Sinusitis IS Due to Infection

Scenario #2 - Pain/Pressure NOT Due to Infection

Scenario #3 – Tumors

Scenario #4 - Nasal Polyps

The goal of sinus surgery whether it is performed endoscopically or via balloon sinuplasty is to make the small drainage openings of the sinuses into the nose larger. That’s it! By making the sinus openings big enough, the sinuses can’t get obstructed as easily and therefore allow for good sinus drainage no matter how much swelling or inflammation may be present. Good sinus drainage prevents/minimizes sinus infections. Paradoxically however, sinus surgery may make your allergy symptoms worse (easier for allergens to gain access into your nose and sinuses since things are opened up), so it’s very important to get your allergies under good control before sinus surgery is performed. For those with asthma, having sinus surgery has been shown to markedly improve lung function resulting in decreased number of asthma attacks and use of inhalers overall.

This is quit an interesting article…

Click on the link below to check out the video on Sinusitis:

http://youtu.be/SPtJnv-a7do

Of course as always here is the link to the article…

http://www.fauquierent.net/sinusitis.htm

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

What is Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis?

Laparoscopic adhesiolysis is a technique which is commonly used for the treatment of acute bowel obstructions. This procedure was earlier used by gynecologists for treating infertility and chronic pelvic pain. But today, it has become the treatment of choice for bowel obstructions as it has many benefits over invasive surgery. One of the biggest benefits of this procedure is that very less recovery time is required as the patient has to experience relatively less postoperative pain. The incidence of ventral hernia is drastically reduced and there are also fewer post operative complications. The return to normal bowel function is faster when compared to a surgery and the severity of intra abdominal adhesions after laparoscopic adhesiolysis is much less. People with complete or chronic bowel obstructions are usually advised to undergo this procedure.

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What is Hysteroscopic Myomectomy?

Hysteroscopic myomectomy is a procedure that is employed for the removal of uterine fibroids. In this procedure, a hysteroscope is inserted into the uterus via the vagina and cervix. This instrument is quite versatile as it is very thin and hence no dilation is required to enter the cervix and into the uterus. A big advantage of this treatment procedure is that there is no need for any surgeries or abdominal incisions which drastically reduces recovery time for the patient. While a hysteroscope is used by the gynecologist to view the fibroid, the resectoscope is used to cut off the fibroid. The latter is basically a hysteroscope which is fitted at one end with a wire loop and makes use of high frequency electrical current to remove the fibroids.

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Usually, There Is Interference With The Image. Why?

Your digital camera might malfunction leading to interference with the image. You might notice distortion in the same place on every photo. This might be because of a problem with your lens. Check it for damage because of dust or fungus. Try to clean it with a soft cloth. If you don’t succeed, don’t attempt to open the camera. Get this done by an authorized service person instead. Interference in the image might also be caused by a weak battery. Always carry backups with you if you need to take many shots. Monitor your camera carefully so that you know how long its battery usually lasts.

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Cesar Martin

Proendoscopy

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Sunrise, FL 33351

954 - 747 9000

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What Is A Camera Processor? Why Is It Useful?

A camera processor is the central processor chip that a digital camera uses. It is also used in any other electronic device meant for imaging. It is a very important part of the device. A camera processor helps determine image quality. It also helps enhance battery life. The best processors also enable faster JPEG compression. The additional benefit of a good chip is that the imaging device works very fast. If you’re planning to buy a new camera this year then check its processor carefully. You’ll be able to get better performance out of it if it has a good chip.

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Cesar Martin

Proendoscopy

10084 N.W. 53 Street

Sunrise, FL 33351

954 - 747 9000

info@proendoscopy.com

cesar@proendoscopy.com