Ear Cancer Treatment in Israel

Professor Thomas Spitzer

Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck

One of the leading medical centers in Israel, the multidisciplinary Top Ihilov Clinic offers its patients modern and unique methods for the diagnosis and treatment of such a complex disease as ear cancer. The clinic's medical staff consists of highly qualified specialists, certified doctors, and nurses. Many of the operating surgeons have received awards for their contributions to the development of medicine. The clinic successfully employs professors and scientists who are heads of departments and leading specialists.

5000

foreign patients receive treatment at the Top Ihilov Clinic annually

100%

high-precision diagnostic program

78%

successful cases of disease treatment with medications

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Advantages of Ear Cancer Treatment at the Top Ihilov Clinic

Scientists and ENT surgeons of the clinic have developed the most gentle surgical intervention methods, allowing the patient to retain as much untouched tissue surrounding the tumour as possible. However, any surgery for ear cancer affects the aesthetics of the face. For patients, the clinic has a wonderful plastic surgery department. The specialists in this department are ready to restore a person's former attractiveness, improve and enhance their appearance. The Top Ihilov Clinic treats its patients with great care, ensuring comfort both before and after treatment.

Treatment of Ear Cancer and Benign Tumours at the Top Ihilov Clinic

Ear cancer is a complex disease; as a rule, the patient consults an ENT doctor for otitis, hearing loss, headaches, or numbness. Only during the examination does the question of the presence of a tumour arise. Like any disease, ear cancer is best treated in its early stages. Regardless of whether a benign tumour is found or a malignant one, surgical treatment is prescribed.

Treatment is prescribed based on the diagnosis. In the early stages of ear cancer, tumour scraping may be recommended; this method is preferred for benign tumours, but complications such as recurrences may arise afterward.

Combined methods prevail in the treatment of ear tumours: surgery + treatment.

• Radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Prescribed for melanomas, sarcomas, and other tumours, the main medications here are cytostatics.
• Cryodestruction (freezing). The tumour is affected by low temperatures (nitrogen).
• Particle ionizing therapy (radiation exposure).
• Diathermocoagulation (cauterization).

The main treatment for ear cancer is surgical intervention. The extent of the surgery is determined by the severity of the disease; in cases of metastasis, a fragment of the temporal bone (subtotal resection), cartilaginous tissues, and lymph nodes are removed along with the tumour.

Methods of Accurate Diagnosis of Ear Cancer Used at the Top Ihilov Clinic

First Day

On the first day, the leading otolaryngologist of the Top Ihilov Clinic conducts an initial examination of the patient, studies the results of tests brought by the patient (if any), medical history, etc. On this day, the patient receives referrals for further examinations, and documents necessary for further treatment are prepared for them.

Second Day

On the second day, diagnostics are performed using the most modern methods and advanced equipment

• Otoscopic examination (examination using special equipment, biopsy is taken simultaneously).
• X-ray (prescribed to detect changes in the skull bones).
• Magnetic resonance imaging (provides a complete layered picture of tissues and bones).
• Positron emission tomography (PET) (the most extensive and accurate method).
• Computed tomography (CT) (precise examination of a specific area).
• Biopsy of tumour tissues, lymph nodes, and adjacent tissues.

In addition to these types of examinations, the patient is prescribed tests and examinations that allow for an assessment of the overall condition and identification of comorbidities.

Third Day

On the third day, a specially composed expert group of specialists from various fields develops a comprehensive treatment program. The group then monitors the course of treatment and rehabilitation, tracking the patient's condition until their departure from Israel.