1Gringo Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 it seems my nodes have come back. I'm asking if anyone has had experience in Chiang Mai with this surgery.......recommendations, places to avoid..........anything helpful. thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaziBird Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 1Gringo - what's a node , and where are yours? Don't wan't to get too personal but it might help get some responses to your query. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Gringo Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 nodes are growths on the vocal chords. in general, they prevent the chords from closing. 1Gringo - what's a node , and where are yours? Don't wan't to get too personal but it might help get some responses to your query. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Recommend this thread to TV Mod Sheryl to unravel and add value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Actually "nodes" mean lymph nodes or sometimes other nodular growths and can be anywhere on the body, so the further explanation was definitely needed. I take it you had this before and they were found to be benign? I would personally opt for Bangkok over Chiang Mai but if you are set on doing this in Chiang Mai the only place you should consider is Sri Pat ("Suan Doc" - part of CMU). You want a head & neck surgeon, preferrably one with training and board certification in a western country although i don't know if that will be possible to find up there, would be in Bkk. unfortunately there is not ,so far as I have ever been able to discover, an online directory whereby you can look up the docs on staff at Sri Pat. So your best bet is to go over there and talk with the nurses in the ENT clinic, asking specifically for a good head & neck surgeon who speaks English fluently and, if possible, had some training abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Gringo Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 ah, thanks. yes, I've had them removed before and they are on the vocal chords and yes, they were benign. I dread a trip to BKK and would rather have it done here, but more than that, I want it done right or I might end up speechless. they took the last one(s) off with a lasar and no side effects other than the prohibition against speaking for a couple of days, as I remember. I will check out your recommendations and then decide. really appreciate the tips. Actually "nodes" mean lymph nodes or sometimes other nodular growths and can be anywhere on the body, so the further explanation was definitely needed. I take it you had this before and they were found to be benign? I would personally opt for Bangkok over Chiang Mai but if you are set on doing this in Chiang Mai the only place you should consider is Sri Pat ("Suan Doc" - part of CMU). You want a head & neck surgeon, preferrably one with training and board certification in a western country although i don't know if that will be possible to find up there, would be in Bkk. unfortunately there is not ,so far as I have ever been able to discover, an online directory whereby you can look up the docs on staff at Sri Pat. So your best bet is to go over there and talk with the nurses in the ENT clinic, asking specifically for a good head & neck surgeon who speaks English fluently and, if possible, had some training abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBN Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Performing surgery on or near the vocal cords may result in permanent hoarseness or even loos of voice so I would suggest having this done at the best facility.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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