Discharge information: post Microlaryngoscopy under Local Anaesthetic (LA)
Dear Patient/Carer:
Please read this document carefully as it contains important information that complements the
instructions given by your MEG ENT Specialist during your recent surgical admission.
Medications:
Generally, no specific post procedural medications are prescribed.
- Pain Management:
- Most patients do not experience significant pain after this procedure.
- However there may be some nose & throat discomfort which will improve over a few
days. - Simple over the counter analgaesics should be adequate (e.g. Paracetamol,
Panadeine®) - There may be some minor neck pain and bruising if an injection was performed which
will improve over a few days.
Wound Care:
- Strict Voice Rest:
- The amount of voice rest depends on the nature of the procedure performed, but canrange from a few hours to 5 days.
- Your MEG ENT specialist will advise you.
- Strict voice rest for the prescribed amount of time implies:
- No talking,
- No whispering,
- No singing
- Minimising coughing & throat clearing
- You will then gradually return to normal voice use, usually under the guidance of aspeech pathologist.
- Neck injection site
- Generally no specific care is required.
- A small dressing may be placed over the puncture site and this can be removed after 48 hours.
Also read information about post Microlaryngoscopy under General Anaesthetic
Diet:
- After a delay of approximately 1 and ½ hours, (for the local anaesthetic to wear off), you mayeat and drink as normal.
- If your procedure involved the oesophagus (food pipe) then your doctor may instruct you to eata soft diet for a few days.
- Ensure you maintain an adequate fluid intake to help with healing and recovery from theprocedure.
Return to Normal Activities:
- As this procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you are able to return to work the dayof the procedure if desired.
- Your return to work will also be limited by the degree of voice rest prescribed (SEE ABOVE)
- Your MEG ENT Specialist will advise you.
Attend your nearest Emergency Department or Call 000 if:
- Breathing or swallowing becomes progressively difficult consult your doctor or contact thehospital immediately.
- You develop any neck pain or neck swelling consult your doctor or contact the hospitalimmediately.
On your Post Operative Appointment:
- Your speech pathologist +/- MEG ENT Specialist will listen to your voice and provide you withappropriate vocal exercises.
- A repeat endoscopy / stroboscopy to look at the larynx may be performed.