There are many different causes of abnormal bleeding.
Speciality: Low Priority Procedures
Chalazion
A chalazion also known as a meibomian gland lipogranuloma, is a cyst in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.
Circumcision (male)
Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin
Community ENT Clinic (Community Assessment Service CAS)
Information about the services provided by our community ENT specialties
Dupuytrens Disease
Dupuytren’s contracture (Dupuytren's disease) is a condition that affects the hands and fingers.
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is not funded for facial blushing or facial sweating.
Gallstones – Cholecystectomy
Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as a cholecystectomy, is a very common procedure.
Ganglion (Hand & Wrist)
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that usually develops near a joint or tendon.
Grommets & Myringotomy (Adults)
Treatment for Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in adults is a Low Priority Procedure (LPP) and not routinely funded. Prior approval will normally be required before treatment starts in secondary care.
Grommets and Myringotomy (Children)
A grommet is a very small tube that's inserted into the child's ear during surgery.
Haemorrhoids & Haemorrhoidectomy
A haemorrhoidectomy is an operation to remove haemorrhoids.
Hallux Valgus – Bunion
A bunion is a bony deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The medical name is hallux valgus.
Low Priority Procedures (LPP)
Information regarding procedures requiring prior approval
Neurophysiology: Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
Accepts NHS E-referrals for nerve conduction testing for carpal tunnel screening and ulnar nerve screening at the elbow or wrist ONLY. This is not an EMG service.
Recurrent Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy (Adults & Children)
Surgery to remove the tonsils is known as a tonsillectomy.
Rhinoplasty Septorhinoplasty Septoplasty
Rhinoplasty changes the appearance of the nose often using a graft or implant. Septorhinoplasty straightens or repairs the septum that separates the nostrils and alters the shape of the nose. Septoplasty repairs a deviated septum to improve breathing.
Spinal injections
Back injections may help treat two major back pain with radiculopathy
Trigger Finger – Adults
Trigger finger is a condition that affects one or more of the hand's tendons, making it difficult to bend the affected finger or thumb.
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins – usually blue or dark purple – that usually occur on the legs.