How is a typical tonsillectomy performed? - Online interview See more
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the tonsils, which are the two small glands at the back of the throat. In many cases, the adenoid glands are also removed along with the tonsils, during an operation called an adenoidectomy.
In this online interview, Mr Christopher Pepper, leading consultant paediatric ENT surgeon, provides an expert insight into a tonsillectomy and an adenoidectomy, explaining how are these procedures performed, when are they required and what recovery time involves, among other important points.
00:00 How is a typical tonsillectomy performed? How does it compare to an adenoidectomy?
01:19 When are tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies required?
02:42 How safe are these procedures?
03:31 How long does it take to fully recover?
04:15 What does recovery time involve? Are there any side effects?
If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Pepper, you can do so today by visiting his Top Doctors profile here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/christopher-pepper
✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb
✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW
✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
What is grommets surgery? - Online interview See more
Grommets are narrow tubes which can be surgically inserted into the eardrum to allow the passage of air and to correct uneven air pressure.
In our latest online interview, highly respected consultant paediatric ENT surgeon Mr Christopher Pepper gives an expert guide to grommets surgery, including what to expect from the procedure itself and the recovery period to follow.
00:00 What is grommets surgery?
00:41 When is it required? What is it used to treat?
01:42 How is it performed?
02:14 Is it risky? What are the main associated complications?
03:14 What does recovery from grommets surgery involve?
If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Pepper, you can do so today by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/christopher-pepper
✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb
✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW
✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
All about ear infections - Online interview See more
"[To reduce the risk of an ear infection] avoid cotton buds because although we think they clean the ear, often they cause micro-scratches in the skin and the oils of the ear canal and actually predispose ear infections."
Have you heard? There are numerous reasons why ear infections occur! Esteemed consultant paediatric ENT surgeon Mr Christopher Pepper, who sees patients from infancy up to teenage years in London, shares his expertise on the causes, types, treatment options, and much more!
00:00 What are the main causes of ear infections?
01:13 What are the associated risk factors?
01:46 Are ear infections avoidable? If so, how?
03:05 What is the most effective treatment option for ear infections?
03:52 When is an ear infection considered to be a medical emergency?
If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Pepper, you can do so today by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/christopher-pepper
✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb
✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW
✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh