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The eardrum is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It plays an important role in hearing and protects the middle ear from dirt, water and infection. A small hole or tear in the eardrum often heals on it's own, but sometimes surgical repair is needed. This operation is also called a myringoplasty.

The ear canal is the passage between the outer ear and the eardrum. In some people, this canal is naturally very narrow, or becomes narrowed due to scar tissue, infections or a skin condition. This can lead to hearing loss, recurring ear infections or difficulties when using a hearing aid. The canal can be surgically widened by means of a meatoplasty.

Malignant lesions in the face and neck require a specialised approach. Suspicious lesions in the nose, sinuses, mouth, throat or neck are surgically removed if necessary.

A thyroglossal cyst is a benign mucus cyst in the middle of the neck. It usually develops before birth, during the formation of the thyroid. The cyst is filled with mucus and may slowly increase in size. Sometimes it becomes inflamed or causes difficulties with swallowing or speaking.

A branchial cyst is a congenital, benign cyst that usually occurs in the neck. The cyst develops due to incomplete formation during the embryonic stage. Sometimes the cyst becomes inflamed or infected.

A lymph node biopsy is a procedure in which one or more lymph nodes in the neck are removed or partly examined. This is done when a lymph node is enlarged or when the cause of the swelling is unclear. The biopsy helps to establish the correct diagnosis.