Documents
Find documents, reports, policies and publications from Central East ICB, providing information, guidance and resources.
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This policy covers the assessment and surgical management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS).
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ENT – Earwax Removal
Earwax removal is a procedure used to clear a build-up of earwax from the ear canal. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
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ENT – Grommet Insertion in Adults
Grommet insertion in adults is a procedure where small tubes are placed in the eardrum to help ventilate the middle ear. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
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ENT – Grommet Insertion in Children
Grommet insertion in children is a procedure where small tubes are placed in the eardrum to help ventilate the middle ear. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
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ENT – Obstructive Sleep Apnoea- Referral for Surgery
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to blockage of the airway. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
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ENT – Septoplasty Rhinoplasty Septorhinoplasty
Septoplasty, rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty are surgical procedures performed on the nose. They may involve correcting the nasal septum, changing the shape of the nose, or combining both procedures. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
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ENT – Sleep Apnoea Referral for Sleep Study
Sleep apnoea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. A sleep study is a test used to monitor breathing and other body functions during sleep. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
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ENT -Tongue Tie: Division of Ankyloglossia
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition where the strip of tissue under the tongue is shorter or tighter than usual. Division of ankyloglossia is a procedure that releases this tissue to allow freer tongue movement. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
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Removal of Adenoids for Treatment of Glue Ear
This policy covers requests for adjuvant adenoidectomy undertaken at the same time as grommet insertion for treatment of glue ear (otitis media with effusion).
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Snoring Surgery (for adults in the absence of sleep apnoea)
This policy covers surgical procedures for simple snoring in adults without diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) including procedures to remove, refashion or stiffen the soft palate (e.g. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty, radiofrequency ablation) in an attempt to improve the symptom of snoring.
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Tonsillectomy for Recurrent Tonsillitis
This policy covers requests for surgical removal of tonsils for treatment of recurrent acute tonsillitis.
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Tonsillectomy for Tonsilloliths
This policy covers tonsillectomy requested solely for tonsilloliths (tonsil stones).