ENT Clinic of Iowa is a premier provider of pediatric ear, nose and throat care. The unique qualifications of our physicians and staff allow us to provide comprehensive care for the entire spectrum of pediatric ear, nose and throat conditions, including ear infections, ear tubes, strep throat, hearing loss, snoring and other sleep disorders, adenoids, hoarseness, speech and language issues and more.

We’re home to the Des Moines area’s only pediatric otolaryngologist, Dr. Eytan Young. Dr. Young completed a prestigious fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology through Harvard Medical School at Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston, Mass. Prior to joining ENT Clinic of Iowa, Dr. Young was Director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital in New Haven, Conn.

Pediatric Thyroidectomy

In some cases, thyroid surgery is indicated in children. This is most commonly performed for the management of Graves Disease, a form of hyperthyroidism which occasionally occurs in children. In the case of children, less invasive surgical options are available, including a totally endoscopic approach which greatly decreases post-operative pain and shortens recovery time. This surgical technique avoids any incision on the neck. Instead, tiny incisions are made in the underarm, and the gland is removed using laparoscopic techniques. Most patients require no post-operative prescription pain killers.

Pediatric Parathyroidectomy

In some cases, parathyroid surgery is indicated in children. Hyperparathyroidism (elevated parathyroid hormone level) and hypercalcemia (elevated calcium level) due to an hypersecreting parathyroid gland occasionally occurs in children. In the case of children, less invasive surgical options are available, including a totally endoscopic approach which greatly decreases post-operative pain and shortens recovery time. This surgical technique avoids any incision on the neck. Instead, tiny incisions are made in the underarm, and the gland is removed using laparoscopic techniques. Most patients require no post-operative prescription pain killers.

Recognizing when there’s a problem

If your child experiences one or more of the following symptoms, contact ENT Clinic of Iowa for a complete evaluation.

• Recurrent ear infections
• Recurrent strep throat and/or tonsil infections
• Chronic runny nose and nasal congestion
• Lumps or bumps in the neck
• Severe snoring
• Persistent voice problems
• Delayed speech
  

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