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Advanced Training Abroad: Enhancing Patient Care with Expertise in Head and Neck Surgery and Neurotology
Training in US - Two Clinical Fellowships Advanced surgical training is one of the clearest indicators of a specialist's ability to handle complex, high-risk cases with precision. My own training journey took me across two of the most respected fellowship programs in...
Tonsil Stone
What are Tonsil Stone's Also known as tonsilloliths, these are small lumps of hard material that form in the crypts of the tonsils. They are often mistaken for an acute infection of the tonsils due to their appearance. While they are a common and usually harmless...
Deviated Nasal Septum
Straight Path to Relief: Overcoming Deviated Nasal Septum A deviated nasal septum is one of the most common structural abnormalities of the nose, affecting an estimated 70–80% of people to some degree, though most cases are mild enough to go unnoticed. It occurs when...
Septoplasty
What is Septoplasty It is a surgical procedure performed to correct a deviated nasal septum, which is a common condition that affects many people. Septoplasty is a safe and effective procedure that can improve nasal breathing and quality of life. The surgery is...
Otitis Externa
Otitis Externa - Practical Guide As the name indicates, Otitis externa, also known as swimmer's ear, is a common condition characterized by swelling, and infection of the external ear canal. It can be a painful and uncomfortable experience, and if left untreated, can...
Otomycosis
Otomycosis - Fungal Infection of Ear It is a term that is used for fungal infection that affects the external auditory canal, which is the part of the ear canal leading from the outer ear to the eardrum. It is a form of otitis externa and can cause considerable...
Cochlear Implant Program: From Promise to Reality – Changing Lives
Laying the Foundation: The First Cochlear Implant Program in a Public Teaching Hospital in Karnataka Some milestones are not just personal achievements — they are turning points for an entire community. Establishing the cochlear implant program at Victoria Hospital...
Cervical Vertigo
Navigating the Realities of Cervical Vertigo Cervical vertigo is a type of vertigo that is caused by a problem in the neck, specifically the cervical spine. The cervical spine consists of the seven vertebrae that make up the neck region of the spine. When there is a...
Post Nasal Drip
Post Nasal Drip: Understanding the Causes and Symptoms Postnasal drip is a common condition that occurs when excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including a sore throat, cough, and difficulty swallowing. Some of...
Acid Reflux or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
What causes Acid Reflux? There is a circular band of muscle (a 'sphincter') at the junction between the esophagus and stomach. This relaxes to allow food down, but then normally tightens up and stops food and acid leaking back up (refluxing) into the esophagus. In...
Nosebleed
What is a nosebleed? A nosebleed occurs when the membranes lining the inner nose are disturbed or irritated enough to cause abnormal bleeding. The medical term is epistaxis. If the bleeding is near the front of the nose, it is an anterior bleed. In children it is...
Scarless Thyroglossal Surgery
Scarless Thyroglossal Cyst Surgery: Why Skill and Training Matter A thyroglossal cyst is one of the most common congenital neck swellings seen in children and adults. It develops when the thyroglossal duct, an embryological pathway involved in the development of the...