Medical articles from Professor Simon Lloyd

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30/04/2019

Otolaryngologist/ENT

Otosclerosis: what are my treatment options?

Otosclerosis is where a small bone in the middle ear becomes stuck in place as a result of bone tissue growing around it, where it shouldn't be. This can, unfortunately, lead to hearing loss and is common in young adults. Our top ENT specialist Professor Simon Lloyd explains how the condition can be treated.

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16/04/2019

Professor Simon Lloyd

Otolaryngologist/ENT

Cochlear implants: is hearing fully restored?

Cochlear implants enable someone with profound hearing loss to be able to communicate and lead a normal lifestyle. We asked top ENT surgeon Professor Simon Lloyd to explain just how well the implants work and if hearing is fully restored.

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08/04/2019

Professor Simon Lloyd

Otolaryngologist/ENT

Cochlear implants: how do they work?

Cochlear implants are a small device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf, which means that both deaf adults and children can lead a normal life. Expert otolaryngologist and ENT surgeon Professor Simon Lloyd explains how the device works exactly and what are the benefits vs. the disadvantages.

30/08/2018

Professor Simon Lloyd

Otolaryngologist/ENT

What causes cholesteatoma?

Cholesteatoma is a cyst filled with dead skin cells that develops behind the eardrum. Award-winning otolaryngologist Professor Simon Lloyd explains what exactly causes the infection to build-up in the middle ear and the best procedure for its removal.