Medical articles from Mr Julian Hamann

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30/05/2022

ENT Specialist

When should tonsils be removed?

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are procedures that remove tissues at the back of the mouth; the tonsils and adenoids respectively. Revered consultant ENT and thyroid surgeon, Mr Julian Hamman, based in Tunbridge Wells, discusses these procedures. He explains the roles of these tissues, why they might need to be removed, and what factors may influence the decision.

13/02/2019

Mr Julian Hamann

ENT Specialist

Who needs sinus surgery?

The sinuses can be affected by a number of problems, but when is a sinus operation needed? What is endoscopic sinus surgery? Join expert ENT surgeon Mr Julian Hamann and discover the dangers of sinusitis.

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02/01/2019

Mr Julian Hamann

ENT Specialist

Adenoid surgery for children: What to expect

The adenoids are lumps of lymphoid tissue that sit at the back of the nose. They are present in childhood, but in most cases disappear by adulthood. They are part of the immune system and play a role in fighting infections, but sometimes they can cause more harm than good. Mr Julian Hamann, a top paediatric otolaryngologist, explains adenoid surgery in children and what parents can expect.

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06/06/2018

Mr Julian Hamann

ENT Specialist

Recovering from a tonsillectomy

Mr Julian Hamann, a leading otolaryngologist, explains what to expect from a tonsillectomy - a procedure that removes the tonsils.

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07/05/2018

Mr Julian Hamann

ENT Specialist

Why the tonsils are removed and how it’s done

Mr Julian Hamann, a leading otolaryngologist, explains why some people have their tonsils removed and how this procedure (a tonsillectomy) is performed.