Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology head and neck surgery, also known as ENT surgery, is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that focuses on the surgical and medical management of conditions affecting the head and neck, ears, nose, and throat. Practitioners specializing in this field are referred to as otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT surgeons. Surgeries within this specialty may be necessary to address a variety of conditions, ranging from congenital anomalies to infections, tumors, and functional issues. These commonly involve functional diseases that impact the senses and activities such as eating, drinking, speaking, breathing, swallowing, and hearing.