High Tech Tonsillectomy: Quantum Molecular Resonance Tonsillectomy

I did not make that up which sounds like something out of Star Trek... there is actually a device called the Molecular Quantum Generator made by Vesalius that incorporates quantum molecular resonance coagulation that uses molecular resonance to cut and coagulate precisely, cleanly, and without any bleeding, all at low tissue temperature levels (not more than 45-50 degrees C). This technology does offer a new possibility for tonsillectomy patients allowing for faster recovery without increase in complications.

In fact, there is a study out that most favorably compares to the current coblation technology that is most commonly used to perform tonsillectomy in the United States (including that used in our practice).

You can watch a video of tonsillectomy being performed using quantum molecular resonance technology here. Here's a video of a tonsillectomy using coblation technology.

Unfortunately, this technology is not offered in the United States... yet...

A video of a coblation tonsillectomy is shown below:

Our Office Now Carries Ear Band-Its Swimming Headband!

Due to numerous patient requests, our office now carries in stock the swimming headband called Ear Band-Its that helps keep ear plugs in and water out when kids go swimming. Too often during swimming, the ear plugs get knocked out or in spite of a parents' best efforts, water seems to get by the plugs. Though swimming caps over the ears would work/help, most kids refuse to wear them.

However, kids don't seem to mind wearing headbands as it apparently is "cool." Made of 3mm Neoprene with an adjustable Velcro-type closure, our office carries sizes S (1-3 years), M (4-10 years), and L (10+ years). At this time, we carry only the colors red and blue.

Click here to read more about it.

You can also order them from Amazon.com:

New Webpage on Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) and Its Treatment

A new webpage has been added to our website discussing a condition called tongue tie (otherwise known medically as ankyloglossia) along with its treatment.

Photos on the steps on how this is surgically treated is also included!

Click here to check it out!

RANDOM: Treatment for Kids Who Keep Putting Objects in the Ear???

So I saw this patient who had an unusual earring as depicted to the left... And I thought... AHA!!! This may be a neat way to prevent kids from putting peas, erasers, pebbles, etc in the ear, especially if they have a history of repeatedly doing so! Not sure how many parents would actually take this step.

New Video Uploaded of Adult Laryngomalacia

A new video has been uploaded to our website showing what laryngomalacia looks like in an adult. This patient also happens to have a right vocal cord paralysis. Because of the vocal cord paralysis, there is some hooding of her arytenoid mucosa resulting in partial airway blockage, especially with strong inhalation breath (and produces a slight wheezing sound as well).

Click here to check it out!