Dr. Eleanor Pitz Kiell, MSEd, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Eleanor Pitz Kiell, MSEd, MD is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health.
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Brenner Children's Hospital? Medical Center Boulevard 7th Floor
27157
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.
Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:
Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.
Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.
A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.
Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.
Dr. Eleanor Pitz Kiell, MSEd, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2010)
Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (2015)
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Licensed In: North Carolina
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Dr. Eleanor Kiell is a specialist in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). She works in Winston-Salem, NC. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Clinical interests for Dr. Kiell include cleft lip and palate, aspiration, and sleep apnea. Before performing her residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Dr. Kiell attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health.