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Sioux Falls Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for Otoplasty

Type of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor

What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor?

A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures.

Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)

Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor

Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in Sioux Falls *

Sioux Valley Clinic Ear Nose & Throat
William H Avery
1310 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 328-8200

Sioux Valley Clinic Ear Nose & Throat
Rick C Jensen
1310 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 328-8200

Sioux Valley Clinic Ear Nose & Throat
Vernon H Stensland
1310 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 328-8200

Setliff Sinus Institute
Reuben C Setliff
2709 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 339-1872

Sinus Specialty Clinic
Robert A Akins
5000 S Minnesota Ave
STE 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 575-3850

North Central Head & Neck
Paul A Cink
2315 W 57th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 338-8008

Ear, Nose & Throat PC
Craig P Hedges
2315 W 57th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3503

Ear, Nose & Throat PC
Laura J Larsen
2315 W 57th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3503

Avera Brooking Medical Clinic
Robert Rietz
400 22nd Ave S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 697-9500

Yankton Ear Nose & Throat
Jeffrey J Liudahl
409 Summit St
Ste 2800 STE 2800
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-6820

Yankton Medical Clinic
Patrick J Collison
1104 W 8th St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-7841

Graham Ear, Nose & Throat
William N Graham
625 N Foster St
STE 203
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8386

Lake Area Ear Nose & Throat
Kenneth H Rogotzke
600 4th St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-1672

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Otoplasty

What are risks and complications of cosmetic ear surgery?

Your surgery will be performed safely and with care in order to obtain the best possible results. The following complications have been reported in the medical literature. This list is not meant to be inclusive of every possible complication. It is here for your information only, not to frighten you, but to make you aware and more knowledgeable concerning this surgical procedure.

  1. Infection of the skin or of the cartilage (chondritis) of the ear.
  2. Bleeding or hematoma formation.
  3. A cosmetic or functional result that does not meet your expectations. An unfavorable result may occur at any time following surgery, and includes inadequate correction, recurrence, contour distortions, or asymmetric correction, all of which may require secondary surgery.
  4. Permanent or temporary numbness of the skin of the ear or face.
  5. Scar or keloid formation, which is an overgrowth of scar tissue.
  6. Prolonged pain, impaired healing, and the need for hospitalization.
  7. Narrowing of the external ear canal.
  8. Suture extrusion. When permanent sutures are used to maintain shape, they may become evident through the skin and may eventually require removal.
  9. If the surgery is being done because of a tumor, there can be recurrence of the tumor and the need for additional surgery or other therapeutic modalities including radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

What happens before surgery?

In most situations, the surgery is performed as an outpatient at either the hospital or the surgicenter. In both facilities, quality care is provided without the expense and inconvenience of an overnight ...

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Questions To Ask Before Surgery »

What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?

Ask your surgeon for a simplified explanation of the type of operation, technique used, and reasons it should be performed. (Pictures and drawings can tell patients and family a great deal.) Why was this specific procedure chosen over possible alternatives?

What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?

Ask the surgeon about his/her experience with this procedure, its outcome, and the hospital or setting in which the operation will be performed. Is the nursing staff accustomed to caring for patients who have had this procedure?

What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?

Is the procedure being done to relieve pain, diagnose a condition, correct deformity, for cosmetic reasons, or what exact purposes? Must the procedure be performed immediately?

What are the options if this pro...

Emergency Contact for Sioux Falls

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Sioux Falls Hospitals *

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
800 E 21st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605)322-8000

Select Specialty Hospital Sioux Falls
800 E 21st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605)322-3500

Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
2501 W 22nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605)336-3230

Children's Care Hospital & School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605)782-2300

Sanford USD Medical Center
1305 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605)333-1000

Heart Hospital of South Dakota
4500 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605)977-7000

Dells Area Health Center
909 N Iowa St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605)428-5431

Canton-Inwood Memorial Hospital
440 N Hiawatha Dr
Canton, SD 57013
(605)987-2621

Sanford Hospital Luverne
1600 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507)283-2321

Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital
801 S Greene St
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712)472-2591

Pioneer Memorial Hospital
315 N Washington St
Viborg, SD 57070
(605)326-5161

Hegg Memorial Health Center
1202 21st Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712)476-8000

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