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Thursday, 30 December 2010
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
PG Teaching and Head & Neck Dissection Workshop,Jan 21-23,2011,
Dept of ENT— HNS, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt Army College of Medical Sciences
Announce "Post Graduate Teaching & Cadaveric Dissection Workshop in Head Neck Surgery - 2011"
• Unique format workshop including theoretical and practical aspects of Head Neck Surgery.
• Comprehensive coverage of clinical protocols in management of Head Neck Malignancies.
• Improve surgical skills by supervised hands on training on cadavers • Reputed National Faculty
Registration - Hands on : Rs 4000/-; Observer : Rs 1000/-• Hurry — Limited Seats only. Please confirm availability of vacancy before making payment. Contact Organising Secretary for details.
We invite colleagues and students to avail this opportunity to sharpen skills in Head Neck Surgery.
Col Ajith Nilakantan Prof & HOD (ENT) Base Hospital & ACMS, Delhi Cantt
For Details Please Contact Organising Secretary — Lt Col AK Mishra
(+91-9560111766) Tel : Office - 011-23337118;
Email : ent.bhdcPgmail.com
Department of ENT— Head Neck Surgery, BHDC & ACMS— 110 010
Differential diagnosis of pediatric tumors of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses: a 45-year multi-institutional review.
Ear Nose Throat J. 2010 Nov;89(11):534-40.
Differential diagnosis of pediatric tumors of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses: a 45-year multi-institutional review.
Holsinger FC, Hafemeister AC, Hicks MJ, Sulek M, Huh WW, Friedman EM.
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA. holsinger@mdanderson.org
Abstract
We conducted a retrospective case-series review to identify the various diagnoses of neoplasms of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses in a pediatric population. Our study group was made up of 54 children-23 boys and 31 girls, aged 8 months to 16 years (mean: 9 yr). All patients had been diagnosed with a tumor of the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses between Jan. 1, 1955, and Dec. 31, 1999, at one of four university-based, tertiary care referral centers. We compiled data on tumoral characteristics (location, size, and histopathology), morbidity and mortality, and rates of recurrence. Lesions included adnexal neoplasm, ameloblastic fibro-odontoma, basal cell carcinoma, benign fibrous histiocytoma, blue nevus, chondrosarcoma, compound nevus, epithelioma adenoides cysticum, esthesioneuroblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, fibrosarcoma, giant cell granuloma, granulocytic sarcoma, hemangioma, hemangiopericytoma, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, lymphangioma, lymphoma, melanoma, neuroblastoma, neurofibroma, ossifying osteofibroma, osteochondroma, osteosarcoma, port wine stain, rhabdomyosarcoma, Spitz nevus, and xanthogranuloma. To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest such study of its kind to date. We believe that the large size of this study and the data on disease incidence will allow clinicians to be better informed of the differential diagnosis of neoplasms of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses in the pediatric population.
PMID: 21086277 [PubMed - in process]
Differential diagnosis of pediatric tumors of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses: a 45-year multi-institutional review.
Holsinger FC, Hafemeister AC, Hicks MJ, Sulek M, Huh WW, Friedman EM.
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA. holsinger@mdanderson.org
Abstract
We conducted a retrospective case-series review to identify the various diagnoses of neoplasms of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses in a pediatric population. Our study group was made up of 54 children-23 boys and 31 girls, aged 8 months to 16 years (mean: 9 yr). All patients had been diagnosed with a tumor of the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses between Jan. 1, 1955, and Dec. 31, 1999, at one of four university-based, tertiary care referral centers. We compiled data on tumoral characteristics (location, size, and histopathology), morbidity and mortality, and rates of recurrence. Lesions included adnexal neoplasm, ameloblastic fibro-odontoma, basal cell carcinoma, benign fibrous histiocytoma, blue nevus, chondrosarcoma, compound nevus, epithelioma adenoides cysticum, esthesioneuroblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, fibrosarcoma, giant cell granuloma, granulocytic sarcoma, hemangioma, hemangiopericytoma, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, lymphangioma, lymphoma, melanoma, neuroblastoma, neurofibroma, ossifying osteofibroma, osteochondroma, osteosarcoma, port wine stain, rhabdomyosarcoma, Spitz nevus, and xanthogranuloma. To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest such study of its kind to date. We believe that the large size of this study and the data on disease incidence will allow clinicians to be better informed of the differential diagnosis of neoplasms of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses in the pediatric population.
PMID: 21086277 [PubMed - in process]
14th ASEAN ORL Head & Neck Congress
Title:14th ASEAN ORL Head & Neck Congress
Date:May 12, 2011 - May 14, 2011
City:Kuching
Country:Malaysia
Contact:Cyril Jonas
Phone:603-2690-1450
Fax:603-2178-4969
E-Mail:14aseanorl@gmail.com
Date:May 12, 2011 - May 14, 2011
City:Kuching
Country:Malaysia
Contact:Cyril Jonas
Phone:603-2690-1450
Fax:603-2178-4969
E-Mail:14aseanorl@gmail.com
Monday, 27 December 2010
Sunday, 26 December 2010
Long Term Fellowship Training Program in Otolaryngology
Long Term Fellowship Training program in various specific areas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Skull Base Surgery. This hands-on intensive training program is of one to two year duration and is offered in Specific areas of our specialty and these are: 1. Otology & Neurotology, 2. Rhinology and ESS, 3. Laryngology and Phonosurgery, 4. General Otolaryngology and 5. Skull Base Surgery (Endoskull Base and Lateral Skull Base). One year term involves rotation between three different settings at a Private Hospital, Medical College and Corporate Hospital to give wider exposure in different scenarios. A moderate stipend is paid to the aspiring candidates to sustain themselves during this training program. DLO - Rs. 15,000/-, DNB - Rs. 16,000 and MS - Rs. 20,000/-. Candidates have to arrange their own accommodation, however we can help them in finding the same. Interested may apply to prahladnb@gmail.com along with their CV, Photograph and names of two referees.
Sincerely,
--
Dr. Prahlada N.B
Senior Consultant,
ENT, Head & Neck Surgery and Skull Base Surgery,
BGS Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore-560080
Phone: +91-26255555
Mobile: +91-9342310854
Sincerely,
--
Dr. Prahlada N.B
Senior Consultant,
ENT, Head & Neck Surgery and Skull Base Surgery,
BGS Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore-560080
Phone: +91-26255555
Mobile: +91-9342310854
Monday, 20 December 2010
An older Version of Otoscope
This Otoscope was aquired by Dr Atul Jain (Delhi)from an scrape market in China recently.The performance of otoscope is fairly good with magnifyning lens incorporated in it.The side funnel is used for light (May be sunlight).The Otoscope has no markings and the year of manufacturing can not be ascertained.
Simultaneous involvement of larynx and middle ear in pulmonary tuberculosis
Laryngoscope. 2010 Sep;120(9):1892-4.
Simultaneous involvement of larynx and middle ear in pulmonary tuberculosis.
Parab SR, Khan MM, Ghaisas VS.
Department of OtoRhinoLaryngology, M.I.M.E.R. Medical College, Pune, India. drsapnaparab@yahoo.co.in
Abstract
We present a rare case of simultaneous involvement of larynx and ear in a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis. The aim of this article is to create an awareness of Ear Nose Throat tuberculosis, and to consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of ear and laryngeal diseases.
Simultaneous involvement of larynx and middle ear in pulmonary tuberculosis.
Parab SR, Khan MM, Ghaisas VS.
Department of OtoRhinoLaryngology, M.I.M.E.R. Medical College, Pune, India. drsapnaparab@yahoo.co.in
Abstract
We present a rare case of simultaneous involvement of larynx and ear in a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis. The aim of this article is to create an awareness of Ear Nose Throat tuberculosis, and to consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of ear and laryngeal diseases.
Contribute to ORISSA JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND HEAD & NECK
We are publishing an indexed ENT Journal ,which comes out twice in a year.
We want it to be displayed in Otolaryngology update.
Name of the journal--"ORISSA JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND HEAD & NECK SURGERY"The recent issue will come out in next week.
Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Dr. D. Panigrahi.
Assoc. Editor, OJOL & HNS
Bhubaneswar , Orissa
Tel. (0) 9937406635
Email drdbpent@gmail.com
9th ASAN RHINOPLASTY SYMPOSIUM,May 7-8,2011,Seoul
Dear Colleague:
With this e-mail I am pleased to invite you to the "9th ASAN RHINOPLASTY SYMPOSIUM"
The 2011 Course will take place in Seoul, South Korea, in the next May, from 7 to 8.
Please find attached the pdf version for your consideration.
Please visit the website www.ars2011.comfor registration, to view the details about the
program, and hotel accommodation.
You are welcome to join us for advanced learning opportunities on basic and
cutting-edge techniques of Asian rhinoplasty. This two-day international gathering in
rhinoplasty features three live surgeries and a number of lectures by experts in
Asian rhinoplasty from Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. This symposium could
serve as a unique opportunity for you to deepen your understanding of rhinoplasty for
Asian patients.
Please share this mail with your colleagues interested in this field.
I am very much looking forward to welcome you in Seoul on May, 7-8, 2011.
Sincerely yours,
Prof. Yong Ju Jang, MD.PhD.
Course Director
Department of Otolaryngology
Asan Medical Center
University of Ulsan Colllege of Medicine
Seoul, Korea
With this e-mail I am pleased to invite you to the "9th ASAN RHINOPLASTY SYMPOSIUM"
The 2011 Course will take place in Seoul, South Korea, in the next May, from 7 to 8.
Please find attached the pdf version for your consideration.
Please visit the website www.ars2011.comfor registration, to view the details about the
program, and hotel accommodation.
You are welcome to join us for advanced learning opportunities on basic and
cutting-edge techniques of Asian rhinoplasty. This two-day international gathering in
rhinoplasty features three live surgeries and a number of lectures by experts in
Asian rhinoplasty from Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. This symposium could
serve as a unique opportunity for you to deepen your understanding of rhinoplasty for
Asian patients.
Please share this mail with your colleagues interested in this field.
I am very much looking forward to welcome you in Seoul on May, 7-8, 2011.
Sincerely yours,
Prof. Yong Ju Jang, MD.PhD.
Course Director
Department of Otolaryngology
Asan Medical Center
University of Ulsan Colllege of Medicine
Seoul, Korea
Saturday, 18 December 2010
René Le Fort (1869-1951)
René Le Fort (1869-1951) was a French army surgeon who conducted a series of thorough, if somewhat macabre, experiments on the heads of cadavers. The results of his work gave rise to a system of classifying facial fractures, now known as Le Fort types I, II and III. Le Fort had a distinguished career in surgery and teaching and served in both world wars.
Maxillary Fractures :Physical Examination
Le Fort I fractures: Physical findings include facial edema and mobility of the hard palate. This is evaluated by grasping the incisors and hard palate and gently pushing in and out.
Le Fort II fractures: Findings include marked facial edema with telecanthus, bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhages, and mobility of the maxilla. Epistaxis or CSF rhinorrhea may be noted.
Le Fort III fractures: Findings include the appearance of facial elongation and flattening (ie, dishface deformity). Maxilla often is displaced posteriorly, causing an anterior open bite. Grasping the teeth and hard palate and gently moving them results in movement of all facial bones in relation to the cranium. CSF rhinorrhea is almost always present but may be obscured by epistaxis.
In some instances, maxillary fractures are a combination of two or three Le Fort types. Although this system of classification is considered somewhat simplistic
Le Fort II fractures: Findings include marked facial edema with telecanthus, bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhages, and mobility of the maxilla. Epistaxis or CSF rhinorrhea may be noted.
Le Fort III fractures: Findings include the appearance of facial elongation and flattening (ie, dishface deformity). Maxilla often is displaced posteriorly, causing an anterior open bite. Grasping the teeth and hard palate and gently moving them results in movement of all facial bones in relation to the cranium. CSF rhinorrhea is almost always present but may be obscured by epistaxis.
In some instances, maxillary fractures are a combination of two or three Le Fort types. Although this system of classification is considered somewhat simplistic
Friday, 17 December 2010
Bones of Orbit
Seven bones make up the bony orbit:
Frontal bone (Pars orbitalis)
Lacrimal bone
Ethmoid bone (Lamina papyracea)
Zygomatic bone (Orbital process of the zygomatic bone)
Maxillary bone (Orbital surface of the body of the maxilla)
Palatine bone (Orbital process of palatine bone)
Sphenoid bone (Greater and lesser wings)
Foramina and openings
AOICON 2011 Chennai Faculty
Mazen Alkhobari
Head of ENT department, Al-Nahdha Hospital, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman - General ENT / Otology
Sivakumar Annamalai
Consultant Otolaryngologist, Fellow in Otolaryngology in
Dalhousie University at Halifax - General ENT / Rhinology
Manohar Bance
Professor and Acting Head at Division of Otolaryngology, Dept of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University at Halifax - Otology / Basic Research
Nikhil Bhat
Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA - Rhinology / ESS
Abir Bhattacharya
Consultant Otolaryngologist, Whipps Cross Hospital, London,
UK - General ENT / Phonosurgery
Peter J Catalano
Chairman of the Lahey Clinic’s Department of Otolaryngology and concurrently serves as an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Boston University Rhinologist & Otologist, USA.
Thomas Roland
Associate Professor Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Medical Centre,
New York, USA
Claussen C F
Former Professor Neurotology, Wurzburg University, President, Intl. Neurotological
Equilibrium Society, Germany
Head of ENT department, Al-Nahdha Hospital, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman - General ENT / Otology
Sivakumar Annamalai
Consultant Otolaryngologist, Fellow in Otolaryngology in
Dalhousie University at Halifax - General ENT / Rhinology
Manohar Bance
Professor and Acting Head at Division of Otolaryngology, Dept of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University at Halifax - Otology / Basic Research
Nikhil Bhat
Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA - Rhinology / ESS
Abir Bhattacharya
Consultant Otolaryngologist, Whipps Cross Hospital, London,
UK - General ENT / Phonosurgery
Peter J Catalano
Chairman of the Lahey Clinic’s Department of Otolaryngology and concurrently serves as an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Boston University Rhinologist & Otologist, USA.
Thomas Roland
Associate Professor Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Medical Centre,
New York, USA
Claussen C F
Former Professor Neurotology, Wurzburg University, President, Intl. Neurotological
Equilibrium Society, Germany
AOICON 2011 Chennai Faculty II
Gerard O'Donoghue:
Professor of Otolaryngology, Nottingham University, UK - Otology & Neurobiology
Ashutosh Kacker:
Consultant Otolaryngologist, Weill College of Medicine of Cornell University, New York
Deepak Rajender Kumar:
Consultant AudioVestibular Medicine, University Hospital, Cardiff, United Kingdom - Otology/ Audio-Vestibular Medicine.
Nirmal Kumar:
Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head & Neck Surgeon Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust- Rhinology/
Andreas Leunig:
Professor (APL) at the Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich - Rhinology/Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Francis Marshal:
Director, European Sialendoscopy Training Centre,Geneva, Switzerland
Emad Massoud:
Professor and Program Director in the Department of Otolaryngology at Dalhousie University - Rhinology / Medical Reseach
John Mathews:
Consultant ENT Surgeon in Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust & Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley and Hon. Sr. Lecturer in ENT in University of Birmingham - General ENT / Otology Basis Research
Joachim Muller:
Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Wurzberg, Germany - Otologist/ Neurotologist
Joseph Paydarfar:
Assistant Professor of Surgery – Otolaryngology, Dartmouth Medical School, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH - Head and Neck Surgery
Krishna Reddy:
Consultant ENT Surgeon, North Cheshire Hospitals, Member of AAC Royal College of Surgeons England - Rhinology/ Rhinoplasty/ Facial Plastic
Lokmann Saim :
Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Director, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Kula Lumpur - General ENT / Otology / Tissue Engineering in ENT.
Dr. Magne Tvinnereim:
Consultant Otolaryngologist, EuroSleep Clinic, Bergen, Norway
Prof. Giorgio Guidetti:
Professor of Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation
The School of Specialization in Audiology and Phoniatry, University of Ferrara,Italy.
Professor of Otolaryngology, Nottingham University, UK - Otology & Neurobiology
Ashutosh Kacker:
Consultant Otolaryngologist, Weill College of Medicine of Cornell University, New York
Deepak Rajender Kumar:
Consultant AudioVestibular Medicine, University Hospital, Cardiff, United Kingdom - Otology/ Audio-Vestibular Medicine.
Nirmal Kumar:
Consultant Otolaryngologist-Head & Neck Surgeon Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust- Rhinology/
Andreas Leunig:
Professor (APL) at the Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich - Rhinology/Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Francis Marshal:
Director, European Sialendoscopy Training Centre,Geneva, Switzerland
Emad Massoud:
Professor and Program Director in the Department of Otolaryngology at Dalhousie University - Rhinology / Medical Reseach
John Mathews:
Consultant ENT Surgeon in Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust & Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley and Hon. Sr. Lecturer in ENT in University of Birmingham - General ENT / Otology Basis Research
Joachim Muller:
Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Wurzberg, Germany - Otologist/ Neurotologist
Joseph Paydarfar:
Assistant Professor of Surgery – Otolaryngology, Dartmouth Medical School, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH - Head and Neck Surgery
Krishna Reddy:
Consultant ENT Surgeon, North Cheshire Hospitals, Member of AAC Royal College of Surgeons England - Rhinology/ Rhinoplasty/ Facial Plastic
Lokmann Saim :
Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Director, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Kula Lumpur - General ENT / Otology / Tissue Engineering in ENT.
Dr. Magne Tvinnereim:
Consultant Otolaryngologist, EuroSleep Clinic, Bergen, Norway
Prof. Giorgio Guidetti:
Professor of Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation
The School of Specialization in Audiology and Phoniatry, University of Ferrara,Italy.
Thursday, 16 December 2010
The 8th Otolaryngology Exhibition and Conference,Dubai, 8 - 10 May 2011
The 8th Otolaryngology Exhibition and Conference, organised by the Life Sciences Division of IIR Middle East, will take place form 8 - 10 May 2011at the Madinat Jumeirah, Joharah Ballroom in Dubai and is the key otolaryngology platform providing international and regional suppliers with a dedicated opportunity to meet and do business with key industry players and decision makers from the Middle Eastern healthcare sector.
With new advances being made in the field of otolaryngology on an almost daily basis keeping abreast of the latest research findings and state of the art treatments can be challenging. The specialism contains many facets, and the need to focus on specific areas, while encompassing all relevant issues to enhance the knowledge of health professionals is essential.
Meet and do business with the key decision-makers in this important industry by being part of the Middle East Update in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Bookings are currently well underway for OTO 2011 with prime spaces already being reserved by many of our exhibitors. To ensure you receive a space of your choice, please call +971 4 3365161 or email me-oto@iirme.com to discuss exhibiting opportunities.
Website :http://www.me-oto.com/
With new advances being made in the field of otolaryngology on an almost daily basis keeping abreast of the latest research findings and state of the art treatments can be challenging. The specialism contains many facets, and the need to focus on specific areas, while encompassing all relevant issues to enhance the knowledge of health professionals is essential.
Meet and do business with the key decision-makers in this important industry by being part of the Middle East Update in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Bookings are currently well underway for OTO 2011 with prime spaces already being reserved by many of our exhibitors. To ensure you receive a space of your choice, please call +971 4 3365161 or email me-oto@iirme.com to discuss exhibiting opportunities.
Website :http://www.me-oto.com/
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Primary cartilage tympanoplasty: our technique and results.(Dr Mubarak Khan,Pune)
Am J Otolaryngol. 2010 Sep 9. [Epub ahead of print]
Primary cartilage tympanoplasty: our technique and results.
Khan MM, Parab SR.
Abstract
Cartilage has shown to be a promising graft material to close tympanic membrane perforations. However, due to its rigid quality, doubts are raised regarding its sound conduction properties. It has been suggested that acoustic benefit may be obtained by thinning the cartilage. We describe our innovative method for harvesting tragal cartilage from the same endaural incision and also describe preparation of the graft by slicing it. We present our 3-year experience of shield cartilage type 1 tympanoplasty using sliced tragal cartilage-perichondrium composite graft.
AIM: The aim of this study was to prove the success rate of our technique of shield cartilage tympanoplasty using sliced tragal cartilage graft in terms of functional and anatomic results.
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of type 1 cartilage tympanoplasties using sliced tragal cartilage was carried out in MIMER Medical College and Sushrut ENT Hospital during May 2005 to January 2008 with a minimum follow-up of 2 years.
METHOD AND MATERIALS: A total of 223 ears were operated by our technique.
RESULTS: The overall success rate of our technique was 98.20% in terms of perforation closure and air bone gap closure within 7.06 ± 3.39 dB. The success rates in the various age group are as follows: 11 to 20 years, 97.67%; 21 to 40 years, 99.12%; and 41 to 60 years, 96.96%.
CONCLUSION: Our technique of type 1 cartilage tympanoplasty achieves good anatomic and functional results.
Primary cartilage tympanoplasty: our technique and results.
Khan MM, Parab SR.
Abstract
Cartilage has shown to be a promising graft material to close tympanic membrane perforations. However, due to its rigid quality, doubts are raised regarding its sound conduction properties. It has been suggested that acoustic benefit may be obtained by thinning the cartilage. We describe our innovative method for harvesting tragal cartilage from the same endaural incision and also describe preparation of the graft by slicing it. We present our 3-year experience of shield cartilage type 1 tympanoplasty using sliced tragal cartilage-perichondrium composite graft.
AIM: The aim of this study was to prove the success rate of our technique of shield cartilage tympanoplasty using sliced tragal cartilage graft in terms of functional and anatomic results.
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of type 1 cartilage tympanoplasties using sliced tragal cartilage was carried out in MIMER Medical College and Sushrut ENT Hospital during May 2005 to January 2008 with a minimum follow-up of 2 years.
METHOD AND MATERIALS: A total of 223 ears were operated by our technique.
RESULTS: The overall success rate of our technique was 98.20% in terms of perforation closure and air bone gap closure within 7.06 ± 3.39 dB. The success rates in the various age group are as follows: 11 to 20 years, 97.67%; 21 to 40 years, 99.12%; and 41 to 60 years, 96.96%.
CONCLUSION: Our technique of type 1 cartilage tympanoplasty achieves good anatomic and functional results.
Monday, 13 December 2010
57th workshop at HERF, Hyderabad :Conference Report
The Cadaver Fest, 57th workshop at HERF, Hyderabad was conducted from 2nd – 5th of December 2010. Dr.G.V.S Rau, director and senior consultant, HERF conducted the workshop. Dr.Krishna Kishore, professor (ENT) Andhra medical college, Vishakapatnam was invited as guest faculty, It included hands on cadaver FESS, hands on cadaver temporal bone dissection and live surgeries. It had 32 delegates in attending from all over the world. Dr.Hadi sharouny, Dr. Amir Vashegani residents, Dept. of ENT, university of Malaysia, Dr. Ghafoor, private practitioner from Afghanistan and Dr.Saji Paul, private practitioner from Saudi Arabia participated in the programme as delegates
During this four-day cadaver Fest, the first two days were allotted for cadaver FESS. Following demonstration of anatomy of lateral wall of nose and FESS on a cadaver, Delegates did hands on FESS on fresh cadavers in two batches. The next two days were allotted for temporal bone dissection during which following cadaver temporal bone dissection demonstration and live surgeries, a whole day was allotted for hands on cadaver temporal bone dissection.
For further details on upcoming workshops please visit www.raosentcare.com, also visit www.youtube.com/raosentcare for the workshop demonstration videos. Please contact us at drgvsrao@raosentcare.com if you interested to take part in future workshops.
Management of nontuberculous mycobacteria-induced cervical lymphadenitis with observation alon
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Oct;27(10):920-2.
Management of nontuberculous mycobacteria-induced cervical lymphadenitis with observation alone.
Zeharia A, Eidlitz-Markus T, Haimi-Cohen Y, Samra Z, Kaufman L, Amir J.
Day Hospitalization Unit, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tiqwa, Israel.
Comment in:
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nontuberculous mycobacteria can cause a chronic localized cervicofacial lymphadenitis in immunocompetent children. The recommended treatment is total excision of the affected lymph node. The aim of this study was to describe our experience with an observational approach.
METHODS: Children with chronic nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) cervical lymphadenitis, whose parents opted for conservative treatment, were followed at our center from 1990 to 2004. The diagnosis of NTM was based on mycobacterial culture of lymph node specimens obtained by fine needle aspiration. The clinical laboratory and follow-up data were documented.
RESULTS: Ninety-two children with lymph node positive cultures of nontuberculous mycobacterium were included in the study. Mycobacterium avium complex and Mycobacterium hemophilum were isolated in 90% of the cultures. In most cases, the affected lymph nodes underwent violaceous changes with discharge of purulent material for 3-8 weeks. Total resolution was achieved within 6 months in 71% of patients and within 9-12 months in the remainder. At the 2-year follow-up, a skin-colored, flat scar in the region of the drainage was noted. There were no complications.
CONCLUSIONS: We suggest that the observational approach can be effective for managing NTM lymphadenitis in immunocompetent children.
Sunday, 12 December 2010
Poll Quiz
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.Can detect unilateral conductive hearing loss
.Can detect unilateral sensorineural hearing loss
.Can confirm Normal Hearing
.Diagnostic utility only in asymmetric hearing losses.
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.Can detect unilateral conductive hearing loss
.Can detect unilateral sensorineural hearing loss
.Can confirm Normal Hearing
.Diagnostic utility only in asymmetric hearing losses.
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Dr. C. Satyanarayana
Born on 6th Oct. 1913 in Pamarru in East Godawari District in Madras Presidency, Dr. C. Satyanarayana is the founder member of the Association of AOI. He studied medicine in Madras from where he did MBBS in 1944. DLO in 1946 and MS in 1947. Thereafter he was given FICS in 1950. FCCP in 1953. Diploma from Bordeaux in 1957, FACS in 1963 and FAMS in 1966. He first became a lecturer in Stanley Medical College, Madras in 1947 and then the Professor there in 1951. In the year 1957 he shifted to Madras Medical College as a Professor where later he became the Founder Director of the Institute of Otorhinolaryngology.
Dr. C. Satyanarayana is the first honorary editor of Indian Journal Of Otolaryngology started in June 1949. He was the Organising Secretary of the first Annual conference of AOI held at Madras in 1948. He designed the logo of our association and the president's medallion. He was the President of AOI in 1972 and the President of Indian Speech and Hearing Association in 1969. He has been the examiner and the inspector for the postgraduate exams in several universities. He has read many papers in the national and international conferences and published many articles.
Besides ENT. Dr. Satyanarayana has been interested in Indian art and has published book on Introduction to Indian Art and has written several poems and plays in Telugu.
His contribution to AOI is immense.
Dr. C. Satyanarayana is the first honorary editor of Indian Journal Of Otolaryngology started in June 1949. He was the Organising Secretary of the first Annual conference of AOI held at Madras in 1948. He designed the logo of our association and the president's medallion. He was the President of AOI in 1972 and the President of Indian Speech and Hearing Association in 1969. He has been the examiner and the inspector for the postgraduate exams in several universities. He has read many papers in the national and international conferences and published many articles.
Besides ENT. Dr. Satyanarayana has been interested in Indian art and has published book on Introduction to Indian Art and has written several poems and plays in Telugu.
His contribution to AOI is immense.
AOI Archives:First conference of Association of Otolaryngologists
First conference of Association of Otolaryngologists was held in Madras in 1948.
Dr. C. Satyanarayana was the organising secretary of the first conference.
The logo of the Association and the Presidient's medallion which is made up of silver with gold plated crest was designed by Dr. C. Satyanarayana
His excellency the maharaja of Bhavanagar, the then Governor of MadrCJs opened the conference with a spirited speech and the Hon'ble Minister of Health Dr. A V. Shetty inaugurated the conference which was attended by 63 delegates.
Dr. C. Satyanarayana was the organising secretary of the first conference.
The logo of the Association and the Presidient's medallion which is made up of silver with gold plated crest was designed by Dr. C. Satyanarayana
His excellency the maharaja of Bhavanagar, the then Governor of MadrCJs opened the conference with a spirited speech and the Hon'ble Minister of Health Dr. A V. Shetty inaugurated the conference which was attended by 63 delegates.
Basics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The production of an MR image begins with the alignment of tissue hydrogen nuclei by an external strong magnetic field. Hydrogen nuclei are targeted because they are abundant in tissue and produce a strong signal. Radiofrequency (RF) pulses are directed at the tissues, which excite the nuclei. As these nuclei relax, they emit RF signals. Delineation of tissue types and tissue boundaries is produced by differences in relaxation rates by different tissues. Further localization of the signal is determined by manipulation of the magnetic field. Emitted signals are measured at varying times after the initial RF pulse. A computer algorithm is used to reconstruct the data into 2-dimensional images.The contrast in the MR signal has 2 primary determinants: spin density and relaxation. Density simply refers to the number of hydrogen nuclei per unit volume. Relaxation refers to the process and timing of the return of the excited nuclei to the unexcited state.
MR imaging does not delineate bony anatomy as well as CT scanning. MR imaging is most useful in delineating soft tissue relationships.
MR imaging does not delineate bony anatomy as well as CT scanning. MR imaging is most useful in delineating soft tissue relationships.
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Heinrich Adolf Rinne
Heinrich Adolf Rinne (January 24, 1819 - July 26, 1868) was a German otologist born in Vlotho an der Weser. He received his doctorate from the University of Göttingen and practiced medicine in the city of Göttingen. Later he was a physician in Sandstadt near Stade (1857) and Hildesheim (1860).
In 1855 Rinne described the combined conductive process of the tympanic membrane and the ossicles of the middle ear. He is known for the eponymous Rinne test. The Rinne test is a hearing test conducted with a tuning fork, and is used to test and compare a patients' hearing via air conduction (normal process) or by way of bone conduction (sound to the inner ear through the mastoid). He reasoned that if a person hears a sound for a longer period of time through bone conduction than through air conduction, a disease is present somewhere in the conduction apparatus.
Despite his research, Rinne's test wasn't generally recognized until after his death, when otologists Friedrich Bezold and August Lucae (1835-1911) publicized Rinne's work in the early 1880s.
The 3rd LION December Broadcast December 15th, 2010
The 3rd “LION in Winter” Broadcast will focus on "Ossiculoplasty: How we do it". Ten surgical techniques for ossicular chain repair will be demonstrated using different approach, technique and material.
The case presentation will soon be available for download at the LION Web site.
The 3rd “LION in Winter” Broadcast will focus on "Ossiculoplasty: How we do it". Ten surgical techniques for ossicular chain repair will be demonstrated using different approach, technique and material.
The case presentation will soon be available for download at the LION Web site http://www.lion-web.org/
The Broadcast will commence at 08:45 and finish at 17:30.
The timing: is GMT +1. Please check your local corresponding time zone at http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock
The surgeons who will demonstrate their personal myringoplasty technique via the LION Network will be : Benoit Gratacap (Causse Ear Clinic Béziers, France), Oswaldo Laercio Cruz (Sirio-Libanese Hospital, Sao Paulo, Brazil), Arnaud Devèze (University Hospital Nord, Marseille, France) Wilko Grolman (University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands), Thomas Lenarz (Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Germany), Franco Trabalzini (Azienda Ospedaliera di Siena) and Robert Vincent (Causse Ear Clinic Béziers, France).
Their demonstrations will detail the various surgical approaches (transcanal, endaural, retro-auricular) and repair techniques using several materials.
The live surgery session will be followed at 16:30 by a one-hour panel discussion.
The case presentation will soon be available for download at the LION Web site.
The 3rd “LION in Winter” Broadcast will focus on "Ossiculoplasty: How we do it". Ten surgical techniques for ossicular chain repair will be demonstrated using different approach, technique and material.
The case presentation will soon be available for download at the LION Web site http://www.lion-web.org/
The Broadcast will commence at 08:45 and finish at 17:30.
The timing: is GMT +1. Please check your local corresponding time zone at http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock
The surgeons who will demonstrate their personal myringoplasty technique via the LION Network will be : Benoit Gratacap (Causse Ear Clinic Béziers, France), Oswaldo Laercio Cruz (Sirio-Libanese Hospital, Sao Paulo, Brazil), Arnaud Devèze (University Hospital Nord, Marseille, France) Wilko Grolman (University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands), Thomas Lenarz (Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Germany), Franco Trabalzini (Azienda Ospedaliera di Siena) and Robert Vincent (Causse Ear Clinic Béziers, France).
Their demonstrations will detail the various surgical approaches (transcanal, endaural, retro-auricular) and repair techniques using several materials.
The live surgery session will be followed at 16:30 by a one-hour panel discussion.
7th SAARC ENT Congress in May 25-27,2011
Dear colleagues,
It gives us immense pleasure to invite you to this beautiful country to attend the 7th SAARC ENT Congress going to be organized by the Society of Otolaryngologists of Nepal (SOL Nepal) from 25th to 27th May 2011 in Kathmandu,Nepal. A galaxy of international and national faculty members are expected to confirm their participation offering their expertise on a wide variety of scientific and practical management of topics. More than a thousand specialists are expected in the conference.
The 2nd SAARC ENT conference was held in the year 2000 here which was a grand success. Our aim is to make it even better and your frank suggestions are most welcome to achieve this goal.
A tremendous gap persists between the patient care in developed and the under developed countries. On one hand we talk of the recent advances whereas on the other hand people in this part of the world have not been able to avail even basic medical care. Lack of training centres for the youngsters is another major factor of concern and serious brainstorming is needed to overcome these factors. Hence the theme of the conference "FUTURE ENT, HEAD & NECK SURGERY IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES" sounds very appropriate looking into the current perspectives.
The tentative highlight of the conference has been proposed which is subjected to change as per your suggestions.
Nepal, the birth place of Lord Buddha, is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. Bestowed with spectacular scenic natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, rich biodiversity and hospitable people, Nepal offers wide ranging attractions to the visitors from all over the world.
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is well connected by direct air flights from the various cities of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Dubai, Doha, Sarjah, Bangkok, Singapore, Hongkong etc. Please feel free to contact our travel desk for detail information and early booking of your tickets and accommodations.
We extend you a very hearty welcome to be our honored guest and be a part of this magnificent event being held at Kathmandu, Nepal.
For futher details of the conference please go
to the web: www. solnepal. org. np
Your prompt reply will be highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Professor Bimal Kumar Sinha Professor Rajendra Guragain
President Secretary General
E MAIL professorrajendraguragain@hotmail.com
Monday, 6 December 2010
AOI Elections Process 2010- 2011
In case any Members does not receive Ballot Paper by 10th of December,2010,a request may be made to the Returning Officer for duplicate ballot.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF RETURNING OFFICER
Dr. Bhaben Choudhury
Sanjevani Hospital,
A. T. Road, Maligaon,
Guwahati - 781011, Assam
Phone: +91-98640-61654
E-mail: drbhaben1@indiatimes.com
Website: www.sanjevanihospital.co
NAME AND ADDRESS OF RETURNING OFFICER
Dr. Bhaben Choudhury
Sanjevani Hospital,
A. T. Road, Maligaon,
Guwahati - 781011, Assam
Phone: +91-98640-61654
E-mail: drbhaben1@indiatimes.com
Website: www.sanjevanihospital.co
ENT Basics
This image, taken from Gray's Anatomy, is a view of the right-sided middle ear space with the external ear canal, eardrum (tympanic membrane) and hearing bones (ossicles) removed. The observer is looking at the medial wall of the middle ear, as seen from a lateral viewpoint. The facial nerve is seen to pass horizontally in a path superior to the middle ear, and then turn in an inferior direction and then pass vertically posterior to the middle ear. The Eustachian tube extends anteriorly and is directed inferiorly as its path towards the throat (nasopharynx) extends further from the middle ear. The jugular fossa is inferior to the middle ear space.
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Election Association of Otolaryngologists of India : 2010-2011
The Election process is on with postage of ballot papers by post to Members.
The election is for :
1.AOI Head Office (3 years from 2012)
2.Journal Office (3 years from 2012)
3.President Elect(2011)
4.Governing Body Members(9)
5.Editorial Board Members(4)
NAME AND ADDRESS OF RETURNING OFFICER
Dr. Bhaben Choudhury
Sanjevani Hospital,
A. T. Road, Maligaon,
Guwahati - 781011, Assam
Phone: +91-98640-61654
E-mail: drbhaben1@indiatimes.com
Website: www.sanjevanihospital.com
ORDINARY MEMBERS MAY CONTACT TREASURER TO UPDATE DUES TILL 2011FOR THEIR VOTES TO BE VALID :
HONORARY TREASURER
Dr. Arvind Soni
G-57, Sarita Vihar,
New Delhi - 110076
Tel: 09811098523
Email : drarvindsoni@yahoo.co.in
The election is for :
1.AOI Head Office (3 years from 2012)
2.Journal Office (3 years from 2012)
3.President Elect(2011)
4.Governing Body Members(9)
5.Editorial Board Members(4)
NAME AND ADDRESS OF RETURNING OFFICER
Dr. Bhaben Choudhury
Sanjevani Hospital,
A. T. Road, Maligaon,
Guwahati - 781011, Assam
Phone: +91-98640-61654
E-mail: drbhaben1@indiatimes.com
Website: www.sanjevanihospital.com
ORDINARY MEMBERS MAY CONTACT TREASURER TO UPDATE DUES TILL 2011FOR THEIR VOTES TO BE VALID :
HONORARY TREASURER
Dr. Arvind Soni
G-57, Sarita Vihar,
New Delhi - 110076
Tel: 09811098523
Email : drarvindsoni@yahoo.co.in
Tympanoplasty in Chronic Otitis Media Patients With an Intact, but Severely Retracted Malleus: A Treatment Challenge
Otology and Neurotology, 11/24/2010
Hol MKS et al. – Patients presenting with Chronic Otitis Media, a (central) perforation, a medially rotated malleus and intact ossicular chain are a treatment challenge. Lateralizing the malleus handle may require disconnection of the ossicular chain and an autologous incus interposition to bring back the reconstructed tympanic membrane in its original position and improve the hearing.
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