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Topic: Ear nose throat
Ears - otoplasty
Ear correction surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done to move prominent ears closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears.
Nose surgery - rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to correct a structural problem.
Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that involves making a cut in the trachea (windpipe) and inserting a tube into the opening.
See also Cosmetic surgery
