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Dr Ruth Estimar is a top ENT doctor in Puerto Princesa Palawan. This is a series of blog posts about neck disorders, head and neck trauma, neck trauma surgery and neck emergency surgery by ENT doctor in Puerto Princesa, Dr. Ruth Estimar.
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Before Removing Your Tonsils: Do You Really Need a Tonsillectomy? 

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Tonsillectomy may sound like a scary word once your ENT doctor recommends you to have it. However, it is actually a common surgical procedure that has been performed safely and effectively for many decades. A tonsillectomy can help improve your quality of life, especially if you have frequent throat problems or choking problems from enlarged tonsils. Let’s […]

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The Truth About Thyroidectomy Complications: Expert Advice to Ease Your Mind

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Undergoing a thyroidectomy can be an overwhelming experience, and it’s natural to be concerned about the potential complications that may arise. While there are risks associated with any surgical procedure, it’s important to understand that most complications after thyroidectomy are rare. These complications can also be avoided or promptly managed by choosing an ENT doctor and head and

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The Nerve: And Why It Is Important to Find a Really Good Head And Neck Surgeon

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“Doctor, when i undergo a thyroidectomy, will I not be able to talk for a month? My neighbor said so” “Doctor, when have my mass from the parotid gland removed, will half of my face not be able to move? As an ENT doctor and head and neck surgeon in Palawan, the questions above are

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Tracheostomy: How to prepare for the procedure

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This blog discusses the preparation needed prior to a tracheostomy procedure. In this previous blog, an overview of the tracheostomy procedure and the reasons or indications for it was discussed.  done. In this current blog, I will discuss how the patient is being prepared for surgery. These preparations will be discussed in the context where the tracheostomy is

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Hyperthyroidism: Like running a marathon 24/7

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Hyperthyroidism is a condition where you have a hyperactive thyroid gland or an overproduction of thyroid hormones. These thyroid hormones are very important to your body because they control metabolism of all cells. However, in abundance, these hormones are toxic to your body, hence the other term for hyperthyroidism is toxic goiter. It is important

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Do You Really Need to Undergo the Thyroidectomy Procedure?

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Some patients would be hesitant when advised to undergo the thyroidectomy. This blog addresses those patients who really need the procedure. Whenever I advise certain patients to undergo the thyroidectomy procedure, I get the question “Is it really necessary, doctor?” And the answer is: your head and neck surgeon will recommend surgery for thyroid disease only if absolutely

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