Speciality: Low Priority Procedures

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

  

There are many different causes of abnormal bleeding.

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Bunion – hallux valgus

  

A bunion is a bony deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The medical name is hallux valgus.

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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.

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Circumcision (male)

  

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin

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Community ENT Clinic

  

Information about the services provided by our community ENT specialties

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Complementary & Alternative Therapies

  

Complementary and alternative therapies are not routinely funded

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Dupuytrens Disease

  

Dupuytren’s contracture (Dupuytren's disease) is a condition that affects the hands and fingers.

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Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy

  

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is not funded for facial blushing or facial sweating.

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Ganglion

  

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that usually develops near a joint or tendon.

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Grommets and Myringotomy (Children)

  

A grommet is a very small tube that's inserted into the child's ear during surgery.

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Haemorrhoids & Haemorrhoidectomy

  

A haemorrhoidectomy is an operation to remove haemorrhoids.

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Low Priority Procedures (LPP)

  

Information regarding procedures requiring prior approval

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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.

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Recurrent Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy

  

Surgery to remove the tonsils is known as a tonsillectomy.

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Spinal injections

  

Back injections may help treat two major back pain with radiculopathy

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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.