Drainage of Abscess
A procedure to remove pus from an infected area, helping relieve pain, reduce swelling, and allow the infection to heal.
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A procedure to remove pus from an infected area, helping relieve pain, reduce swelling, and allow the infection to heal.
Infections affecting the ear in children, often causing ear pain, fever, hearing changes, irritability, or sleep disturbance.
A procedure to place small tubes in the eardrum to allow fluid to drain and improve hearing.
A group of procedures that use a flexible camera to examine and treat conditions in the oesophagus, stomach, and upper digestive system.
A condition where the adenoids become enlarged, sometimes causing breathing difficulties, snoring, nasal blockage, or recurrent infections in children.
A procedure to treat a tear in the lining of the anus, helping relieve pain and support healing.
A procedure to realign and stabilise broken bones using plates, screws, or rods to support proper healing.
A surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, usually performed to treat gallstones and prevent recurrent pain or complications.
A procedure to remove part or all of a gland to treat abnormal growth, overactivity, or disease.
A procedure to reduce pressure inside the eye, helping protect vision and slow the progression of glaucoma.
A procedure to treat swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus, helping relieve pain, bleeding, and discomfort.
A procedure to remove or sample a lump in the head or neck area to determine its cause and guide treatment.
Conditions affecting a child’s ability to hear clearly, sometimes impacting speech, learning, communication, behaviour, or development.
A procedure to repair or replace a heart valve to improve blood flow through the heart.
A surgical procedure to repair a weakened area in the abdominal wall, preventing tissue from pushing through and relieving discomfort.
A procedure to correct a hiatal hernia by returning the stomach to its normal position and strengthening the opening in the diaphragm.
A group of conditions where changes in hormones or metabolism affect energy, weight, mood, growth, or other important body functions.
A condition where fluid collects around the testicle, causing swelling in the scrotum that may require monitoring or surgical assessment.
Pain affecting the bones, joints, or muscles in children, sometimes linked to growth, injury, inflammation, infection, or orthopaedic conditions.
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