Services
Chronic Sinus Infections
Chronic sinus infections and allergic sinus conditions are increasingly
common in the Mid-South. Using a combination of CT scans and endoscopy
techniques, otolaryngologists examine the inside of the nose and identify
potentially serious sinus conditions. These diagnostics help plan the
patient's course of treatment whether it is medicine or surgery. Some
patients are candidates for endoscopic sinus surgery that allows the surgeon
to correct blocked sinus passages, remove polyps and enhance breathing passages.
In 1985, Functions Endoscopic Sinus Surgery was introduced in the Mid-South
by Manrin Rains, III, M.D. and the Mid-South Sinus Center was established.
Our group sponsors an advanced Endoscopic sinus surgery course in Memphis,
attended by otolaryngologists nationwide.
Special procedures to treat unusual chronic sinus problems such as fungal
sinusitis and techniques utilizing 3-D computer image guidance at the
time of surgery have been developed by the physicians at Mid-South Sinus
Center. Our physicians have pioneered minimally invasive techniques to
treat severe sinus infections that were traditionally treated with external
surgical approaches.
Sleep Disorders and Snoring
Sleep apnea, a sleep disturbance characterized by heavy snoring, is a
rapidly growing concern for many people. The practice offers a range of
treatment for sleep apnea including laser or radiofrequency treatment
of the soft palate to decrease snoring. This state-of-the-art procedure
can be performed in the office minimizing the time the patient needs to
be off work.
Ear Tubes, Tonsillectomy and Other Pediatric Concerns
Recurrent ear infections and bouts of tonsillitis are common among children.
Mid-South Ear, Nose, and Throat evaluates these children for possible
benefit from placing ear tubes in the ears for chronic ear infections
or a tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis. Other evaluations include
hearing and rare cases of pediatric sinusitis that require surgery.
Hearing Loss
The evaluation and management of hearing loss and balance problems is
increasingly important as our population ages. The practice has a staff
of certified audiologists providing state-of-the-art hearing evaluations
for hearing loss and computerized diagnostic testing for balance problems.
Programmable hearing aids allow many patients to enjoy improved hearing,
even in difficult situations. |
