The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- CT/MRI of the head, neck
- general otolaryngological examination
- preoperative care
- surgical resection of paraganglioma
- histologically and immunohistochemically
examination of the removed tissues - symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the Hanyang University Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical field. It provides both diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, throat, nose, as well as head and neck conditions. The department employs excellent specialists, who make every effort to achieve optimal treatment results and improve the patients’ quality of life. The department is headed by Dr. med. Pak Chul Won.
The range of medical services of the department includes:
- Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the middle and inner ear, including the vestibular system
- Diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders
- Diagnosis and treatment of chronic otitis media
- Diagnosis and treatment of dizziness
- Diagnosis and treatment of facial nerve diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nose
- Endoscopic interventions on the paranasal sinuses
- Diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis
- Treatment of nasal septum fractures
- Diagnosis and treatment of rhinosinusitis
- Diagnosis and treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnea
- Diagnosis and treatment of anosmia (loss of the sense of smell)
- Diagnosis and treatment of otolaryngologic diseases in children and adolescents
- Diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal diseases (laryngology)
- Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the vocal cords
- Diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders
- Head and neck surgery
- Endoscopic interventions on the thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Robot-assisted surgery
- Cochlear implantation
- Operations on the palatine tonsils and adenoids
- Other services
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hanyang University Medical Center
About hospital
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful treatment results that the hospital continuously demonstrates is the cutting-edge equipment and application of modern unique diagnostic and treatment methods. In addition, the medical facility employs a huge medical team of highly qualified specialists (1,780 employees), which sets a goal to restore patients' health and improve their quality of life. At the same time, at the center of all the efforts of doctors is a patient with their individual needs and experiences.
The hospital offers practically all fields of modern medicine: oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, radiology, urology and many others.
It should be noted that the medical center is the main base for providing medical care to US armed forces in South Korea, as well as the holder of many national and international quality certificates and awards.
It is noteworthy that the hospital deals not only with clinical practice, but also with educational and research activities, which serves as the basis for the development of many innovative treatment methods.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hanyang University Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms, equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. All patient rooms are made in modern design. The standard room includes a bed, a bedside table, a TV and a telephone. In addition, the hospital has an excellent infrastructure: two restaurants, a bakery, a cafeteria, a 24-hour shop where one can buy personal hygiene items, food, drinks, etc.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered delicious, healthy three meals a day: breakfast (7:40 - 8:10), lunch (12:30 - 13:00) and dinner (18:00 - 18:30). The menu features a variety of dishes, including vegetarian ones. The dishes of European and Russian cuisine can be offered at extra charge.
Further details
Standard rooms include: