We perform a number of different ear, nose, throat, neck and sleep procedures at Albany ENT & Allergy Services. Some are completed in the offices while others must be performed in the Surgery Center.
Ear
In the Office
- Cerumen (Ear Wax) Removal
- Ear Tubes (Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube)
- Transtympanic Injections
In the Surgery Center
- Ear Tubes (Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube)
- Middle Ear Surgeries (Mastoidectomy, Tympanoplasty, Stapedectomy)
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
Nose
In the Office
- Nosebleed Treatment (cautery)
- Nasal Foreign Body Removal
- Nasal, Sinus and Nasopharyngeal Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Turbinate Reduction
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Polypectomy
- Septoplasty
- Absorbable Nasal Valve Implant Placement (Latera)
- Cryotherapy Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis (Clarifix)
- Placement of Steroid Delivering Nasal Medications (Propel, Sinuva)
In the Surgery Center
- Nosebleed Treatment (cautery)
- Nasal Foreign Body Removal
- Nasal Fracture Repair (Closed Reduction)
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Turbinate Reduction
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Nasal Polypectomy
- Septoplasty and Septo-Rhinoplasty
Throat/Mouth/Voice/Swallowing
In the Office
- Flexible Transnasal Laryngoscopy
- Flexible Transnasal and Rigid Transoral Videostroboscopy
- Transcutaneous Injections into the Larynx
- Biopsy of oral and oropharyngeal lesions[1]
- Removal of salivary gland stones
In the Surgery Center
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
- Direct Laryngoscopy and Biopsy
- Microscopic Laryngeal Surgery
- Vocal Cord Injection
Sleep Surgery
In the Office
- Turbinate Reduction
In the Surgery Center
- Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Surgery (Inspire)
Neck Surgery
In the Office
- Fine Needle Biopsy of Neck Mass[2]
- Biopsy and Excision of Skin Lesions
In the Surgery Center
- Parotid Surgery[3]
- Submandibular Gland Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Removal of Neck Mass or Abnormal Lymph Nodes
Call Albany ENT & Allergy Services at 518-701-2085 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
[1] Suspicious masses of the lips, gums, tongue, salivary glands and roof or floor of mouth may need to be examined and biopsied to determine if they are malignant.
[2] Fine needle biopsy is a procedure to obtain tissue for microscopic analysis to help make an accurate diagnosis. This technique is generally used for diagnosis in areas such as lymph nodes or cysts in the neck as well as the parotid gland.
[3] Parotidectomy is a surgical operation to remove a large salivary gland (the parotid gland) located in front of and just below the ear. The most common reasons for removal of all or part of this gland include a mass in the gland, chronic infections of the gland or obstruction of the saliva outflow from the gland. Masses in the parotid are most commonly benign, although about 20% of these are malignant.