Archive for March 2023

A myringotomy (tubes in ears) is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure and drain fluid from the ear by making a hole in the eardrum. This can be done with the placement of a pressure-equalizing tube. It is commonly performed in children to treat recurrent ear infections. In this video, Pao Vang, M.D., an ENT…

In this video, ENT physician Pao Vang, M.D., with Mayo Clinic Health System, discusses what a patient can expect to happen during a tonsillectomy and also the typical recovery period following the procedure. A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the tonsils. The tonsils are part of the immune system and help fight…

In this video, Pao Vang, M.D., an ENT surgeon with Mayo Clinic Health System, covers some of the common questions people have when considering a myringotomy (ear tubes) – including what the procedure is, along with some of the symptoms indicating tubes in ears may be needed. At Mayo Clinic Health System, patients can expect…

For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in an area not designated for patient care, where other safety protocols were followed. FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic…

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. This video demonstrates a neck dissection of levels I-III performed and narrated by Dr. Daniel L. Price. Series Editors: Andrew J. Goates, M.D.;  Nicholas R. Randall, M.D.; Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. To learn more about the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Mayo Clinic, visit http://mayocl.in/2FDUHTI

Living near a busy road can be bad for your health, and not just because of air pollution. Traffic noise from horns, engines, and sirens can raise the blood pressure of people who live near it, according to a study from Great Britain published in the journal JACC: Advances. “Long-term exposure to road traffic noise…