Specialised Services
MDT
Pretoria Multi-disciplinary Head and Neck Oncology Forum
Weekly Zoom meetings – Thursday’s from
07h00 – 08h00.
Chairman: Dr Johann Kluge (Head and Neck surgeon)
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss head and neck oncology patients in a multi-disciplinary setting, to establish the optimal treatment for each patient.
The Forum consists of all the disciplines involved, including the head- and neck Pathologists (Ampath, Lancet and Pathcare).
This is an open invitation, especially if there is any interest in the field of head and neck oncology.
CPD accredited (2 clinical points)
Pretoria Voice Clinic
We are a multi-professional voice team involved in the assessment and management of voice problems.
Our typical patients are professional voice users such as singers, teachers, training personnel, lawyers, sales people, actors, preachers and politicians.
We see adults and children with voice problems from an organic, functional, neurological and psychological origin.
For more information please contact Dr C Swanepoel’s rooms at (012) 460 1284 or reception.swanepoel@surgeon.co.za
Dizziness, Vertigo and Imbalance Clinic
This is a multi-disciplinary clinic for the diagnosis and management of patients with acute or chronic onset of dizziness, vertigo and imbalance. The clinic is managed by Dr Elmarie Botha (ENT) and Dr Carl Swanepoel (ENT). The rest of the team consists of audiologists and physiotherapists (that are specifically trained in this field), as well as a neurologist and psychologist.
For more information please contact Dr E Botha’s rooms at 012 945 3014 / 084 334 8284 reception@pretoriaent.com / www.pretoriaent.com
or
Dr C Swanepoel’s rooms at (012) 460 1284
reception.swanepoel@surgeon.co.za / www.doctorcarlswanepoel.co.za
Paediatric Balance and Vestibular Clinic (PBVC)
The Cintocare Specialized Vestibular Clinic for Children multidisciplinary team offer each child a thorough evaluation that includes looking at a treatment plan to help improve your child’s quality of life.
What is a balance and vestibular disorder?
The ability to maintain balance is controlled by vision, proprioception (muscles and joints sensing the body’s location) and the vestibular system located within the inner ear. These three systems work together and send signals to the brain to help maintain posture and balance. When the communication between these three systems is interrupted it results in balance and/or vestibular disorders. Dizziness and balance disorders can have a significant impact of your child’s quality of life, development, and psychological well-being.
Signs and symptoms of balance and vestibular disorders in children
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Vertigo/dizziness
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Imbalance
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Frequent falls
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Motion intolerance
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Delayed motor milestones
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Abnormal eye movements
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Difficulty navigating in the dark and/or on uneven surfaces
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Reading difficulty
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Struggle to regulate behaviour and/or emotions
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Gravitational insecurity
Conditions We Treat
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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
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Benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood (BPVC)
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Post-concussive dizziness
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Meniere’s disease
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Vestibular neuritis
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Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
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Balance and vestibular dysfunction (common in children with certain types of hearing loss)