The Otolaryngology Department of the Top Ihilov Medical Center is known worldwide for its talented specialists. Among them are the head of the department, Professor Dan Fliss, senior physician Ilan Koren, and head of the pediatric center, Dr. Ari Diro.
The secret to the success of Israeli ENT doctors lies in their use of innovative and original treatment methods, as well as their relentless search for new, more effective ways to treat ENT pathologies of any complexity.
The specialists at Top Ihilov successfully manage both auricular pathologies and severe functional disorders of the inner ear that lead to the development of deafness.
Treatment Methods for Congenital Ear Anomalies in Children in Israel
Congenital ear anomalies encompass a wide range of pathologies, for which the doctors at Top Ihilov have a vast arsenal of progressive methods and innovative technologies.
- In cases of complete deafness, or so-called sensorineural hearing loss, doctors implant a cochlear implant into the patient's inner ear. This electronic device compensates for the functions of the organ that perceives and recognizes sounds in the cochlea of the inner ear. The implant acts as the hair cells of the cochlea, which normally convert sound vibrations into nerve impulses that travel to the brain and provide sound perception. It has been proven that cochlear implants allow for the perception of up to 80% of sentences, while hearing aids only allow for 10%.
- In cases of deafness caused by malformations of the auditory ossicles (malleus, incus, and stapes), Top Ihilov performs their prosthesis.
- Complex pathologies such as atresia of the ear canal are also manageable by the ENT surgeons at Top Ihilov. In the early stages of the disease, doctors mechanically widen the atretic area. In severe stages, surgical intervention is performed. During the procedure, the ENT surgeon clears the ear canal by resecting the scar and connective tissues that fill it. They then reconstruct the tympanic membrane, as well as (often) the outer ear and the ossicles of the middle ear.
- Cholesteatoma is treated by the otolaryngologists at Top Ihilov either conservatively (with solutions) or surgically, depending on the severity of the pathology. Surgical intervention is performed in severe stages of cholesteatoma that provoke inflammation of the nearby nerve and bone tissues. The operation is performed using a gentle method, after which the child recovers quickly. If the disease has affected the functionality of the middle ear elements, the ossicles and tympanic membrane are restored.
- Treatment of congenital ear anomalies in children in Israel at Top Ihilov also includes correcting aesthetic defects such as macrotia, microtia, and various deformations of the auricle. Macrotia is corrected by plastic surgeons through resection of a triangular flap from the outer edge of the ear to its helix. The skill of plastic ENT surgeons is most evident in operations to recreate the outer ear in patients with underdeveloped auricles or complete absence (anotia). The new ear is created from bone material taken from the patient's rib or from a piece of cartilage from the healthy ear. Silicone or polyamide prostheses and donor cartilage are used less frequently.
- Autotransplants integrate faster, so they are used more actively. The use of artificial prostheses, however, allows for a reduction in surgery time – the surgeon can recreate the shape of the auricle in advance, before the procedure.
Diagnosis of Ear Anomalies – 3-Day Accuracy
First Day – Leading Otolaryngologist Conducts Initial Consultation
The international department of the clinic helps the patient plan treatment without queues and delays, with the coordinator discussing the date and time of the in-person consultation with the ENT doctor during the remote consultation stage. Therefore, the patient sees the specialist on the same day they arrive in the country. The specialist examines and reviews all available medical documents that have already been translated into Hebrew.
Second Day – Diagnostic Investigations Clarifying the Diagnosis
- PET-CT.
- CT, MRI.
- X-ray of the ear and temporal region.
- Otoscopic examination.
- Audiogram.
- Tympanometry.
- Ultrasound.
Third Day – The Essence of the Expert Group of Doctors' Work
The basis for successful treatment is an accurately established diagnosis, which ensures proper planning of treatment stages and the selection of the correct surgical method in each specific case. To avoid medical errors, a group of ENT specialists is involved in establishing the final diagnosis and developing the therapy plan.
Treatment of Congenital Ear Anomalies in Children in Israel: Prices
The Top Ihilov clinic, like all medical institutions in Israel, stands out from European and American centers with its affordable prices – the difference is from 30% to 50%.
You can find out the prices for the treatment of congenital ear anomalies in children in Israel from our consultants. Contact us online or by phone, and the medical manager at Top Ihilov will provide a free audit of all procedures necessary in your case. But remember, the final cost of your treatment will be determined only after you undergo an examination and a therapy plan is created for you.
Why choose to be treated at Top Ihilov? Because we have:
- The most talented and experienced ENT surgeons.
- Treatment of congenital ear anomalies in children in Israel follows the most modern medical protocols, but with an individually tailored program.
- Thanks to accurate diagnostics, doctors develop the most effective treatment plan for each patient.
- Modern medical equipment that ensures high precision in both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Affordable prices for medical services – we do not require prepayment, like all Israeli clinics, and offer the option to pay for procedures in a convenient payment form and in installments.
- Treatment of congenital ear anomalies in children in Israel – reviews about the work of the international department. Parents of young patients note the coordinated work of the coordinators, which allows them to focus on healing their child, giving them all their attention without being distracted by routine yet important issues, such as booking tickets, choosing a hotel, airport transfer, and document translation. The curator-translator provides round-the-clock care, assistance, and support throughout the entire period of the little patient and their parents' stay at the clinic.