For the first time in Sri Lanka, a surgical procedure called Endoscopic Eustachian Tube Surgery, for individuals with hearing impairments, was performed on Tuesday (21) at the Negombo District General Hospital. The surgery was conducted by a team of doctors, led by Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon in Sri Lanka, Dr Rizny Sakkaff. Speaking to the media following the surgery, Dr Rizny Sakkaff said three such surgeries were conducted during the course of the day, the patients being a 68-year-old man, a 47-year-old person, and an 11-year-old child. “Previously, to remove mucus and fluid trapped in the ears…
Sri Lanka achieves milestone with first endoscopic ear surgery
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