dr. Gilles Van Haesendonck
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Graduated as a doctor from the University of Antwerp in 2016. Afterwards specialization in ENT and head and neck surgery at Antwerp University Hospital (UZA) and ZNA Middelheim.
Special interest and ability in head and neck surgery:
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Thyroid: Swelling, nodule, or cyst of the thyroid gland. Benign and malignant tumors of the thyroid gland.
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Salivary gland: Swelling, nodule, or cyst. Benign and malignant tumors (parotid and submandibular salivary gland).
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Vocal cord pathology: vocal cord nodules, cysts, and cancer.
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Benign and malignant tumors in the head and neck area (mouth, tongue, tonsil,...)
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Surgical treatment of facial skin cancer.
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Disorders of facial movemen / facial paralysis or palsy.
Also diagnosis, advice and treatment of:
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Voice and swallowing disorders
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facial paralysis
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Nasal congestion, nosebleed, runny nose, loss of smell and taste
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Functional Rhinoplasty / Septoplasty
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Tonsils and polyps
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Placing ventilation tubes
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Snoring and sleep disorders
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Hearing loss
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Hearing aid advice
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Dizziness and balance disorders
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BAHA surgery
Also working at the Antwerp University Hopital (UZA Edegem) and AZ Sint Maarten (Mechelen) .
Member of:
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Belgian Association for ORL
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EORTC Head and Neck surgical group
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Flemish Working Group for Head and Neck Tumors (VWHHT)
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Editorial board B-ENT