Category: Throat
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Cancer Larynx:Microlaryngoscopy and Biopsy
Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS, DLO.Consultant ENT Surgeon. Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, South India Cancer of larynx is not uncommon in this part of the world,This is more common in chronic smokers.This 65 year old patient was smoking 20-30 cigarettes per day for the last 30 years.He presented with husky voice and cough for 4-6 weeks. On examination…
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea:Why Coblator, not Laser?
Coblator Surgery of Throat for Snoring and Sleep Apnea in India> Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS DLO, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. http://www.snorefreesleep.com Surgery for Snoring and Obstructive sleep apnea by Laser is always painful in the post operative period, but in Coblation surgery there is relatively much less amount of post operative pain. Also…
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Microdebrider Surgery in ENT.Jubilee Hospital Trivandrum
Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS DLO, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. The microdebrider, a powered rotary dissection device with suction assistance, is designed to remove hard and soft tissue as well as minimize trauma. For decades, this device was used in orthopedic surgery, now it is being used in ENT surgery for the last one…