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Jun02
Voice and Throat Surgery In Delhi, ENT Specialist in India - Ameetkishore
Voice And Throat (Laryngology) Surgery In Delhi
Video Laryngoscopy Bronchoscopy
Endoscopic evaluation of the larynx (voice box) , trachea ( main wind pipe) and bronchi ( lower airways). This is often required for the diagnosis and treatment of hoarseness, noisy breathing and breathing difficulty.

Micro laryngeal surgery
Surgery of the larynx ( voice box) is carried out under the magnification of an operation microscope. This is use to diagnose and treat a number of conditions that affect the larynx and voice. Often a laser is used for precision.

Phonosurgery
This is a series of surgical procedures carried out on the vocal cords under endoscopy or microscopy to improve the quality of voice in a patient with hoarseness.

Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy is an operation where the tonsils are removed. It is usually performed in someone who has recurrent sore throats due to tonsillitis or because they interfere with breathing and swallowing.


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May26
Nose and Sinus Surgery In Delhi, Sinus Surgery In Delhi by Dr. Ameet Kishore
Nose And Sinus (Rhinology) Surgery In Delhi
We Offer the best of therapeutic care and Sinus Surgery in Delhi by expanding the advantages of progressions being made in the realm of prescription. Our services for Nose and Sinus in Delhi guarantees that you get the absolute best treatment and can recoup in the best conceivable time.

Septoplasty
The septum is the midline partition within the nose dividing it into left and right nasal cavities A septoplasty is an operation designed to straighten a bend/deviation in the septum of the nose and thus improve nasal airflow.

Turbinate reduction
The turbinates are scrolls of tissue in the side walls of the nose. Turbinate reduction is carried out to reduce the size of enlarged turbinates and therby correct the problem of nasal blockage. Your Sinus Surgery In Delhi might be performed in conjunction with a surgical septoplasty under general anesthesia. A specialist will utilize an endoscope, a thin tube with a light toward the end, to enhance perception and give an amplified view while operating.

Nasal Polypectomy
Nasal polyps are growths in the nose often as result of allergy and infections. Polypectomy is a surgical procedure to remove these nasal polyps and improve breathing. This is often combined with functional endoscopic sinus surgery in Delhi.

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic sinus surgery is an established modern type of sinus surgery with minimally invasive techniques utilising telescopes and small instruments to operate on sinuses through the nostrils. The aim is to widen the openings of the sinuses to remove sinus disease and also so that mucus does not get trapped.

Balloon Sinuplasty
BSP is a minimally invasive procedure where a flexibale balloon is used to open blocked sinuses and facilitate drainage of mucus in patients who suffer from chronic sinusitis. While recuperation time differs with every patient, recuperation is ordinarily quick. In an investigation of in-office balloon dilation, most patients were asked to perform regular work and daily actions after 2 days of operation.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
DCR (dacro-cysto-rhinostomy) is the name given to an operation that is designed to allow drainage of tears from a blocked tear sac into the nose by creating a new opening. This is performed endoscopicaly throught the nose to avoid external scars.

Septorhinoplasty
This is a combination of a septoplasty and a rhinoplasty to improve the nasal airflow as well as improve the appearance of the nose. Your surgery will take around 2 ½ hours and is operated under general anesthesia. A little cut is made inside the nose; the nasal mucosa is lifted up and anything that hinders the air route is evacuated or repositioned. The nose is reshaped remotely through the same or diverse cuts and the incision(s) are sutured. Swelling and wounds are typical and not out of the ordinary, however, reduces day by day in a couple days.
Our specialists assist with surgical options, innovation, and pharmaceuticals to convey in the most present day and propel administration for sinusitis. Our facility of Sinus Surgery in Delhi is the devotion and responsibility of our ENT Specialists to investigate the reasons for nasal and sinus issue. Our endeavors to create and set gauges of care settle on our Center the decision for patients with sinus conditions. Visit us for a second opinion now.


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May19
Cochlear and Hearing Implants in India by Dr. Ameet Kishore
Cochlear And Hearing Implants In India

How does a cochlear implant function?
In instances of sensorineural deafness, the hair cells are absent / damaged even though the hearing nerve might be in place. These nerve do not conduct sound as a result of hair cell damage. However, these nerves can convey electrical impulses to the brain on electrical stimulation. Cochlear implants bypass the damaged hair cells and convert natural sounds into electrical signals and send these signs through the hearing nerve to the brain. Easy availability of latest Cochlear and Hearing implants In India has now made it possible to have them. We have the Best Cochlear Implant Surgeon and Audiologist team in the region to help you get expert care .

Cochlear Implants (CI)
An electronic device surgically implanted in the cochlea (inner ear) that is used to provide sensation of sound in individuals who have a severe to profound hearing loss and do not benefit from hearing aids. Cochlear has conveyed the endowment of sound to more than quarter of a million people over the world. The world's best cochlear innovation is presently accessible in India. Accessible in a scope of item offerings, you can now easily have latest Cochlear and Hearing implants In India.

Bone Anchored Hearing Devices (BAHA and Bonebridge)
These are surgically implanted hearing devices that are designed to help persons with certain types of hearing losses. They work through the principle of bone conduction where sound is transferred to the inner ear by vibration of the skull bone. Preclinical outcomes suggest that the BB has practical execution like the BAHA and could be productive to patients enduring with conductive and hearing losses and additionally for those with one-sided hearing loss.

Vibrant Soundbridge middle ear implant (VSB)
This is an electronic device implanted in the middle ear in those individauls with certain types of hearing loss, who are dissatisfied with hearing aids or cannot wear conventional hearing aids. Rather than a hearing aid - which can just make sounds entering the ear louder - the Vibrant Soundbridge changes over the signals into mechanical vibrations. This mechanical vitality specifically animates the structures of the middle ear and permits even sharp tones to be heard extraordinarily well.

Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI)
This is a surgically implanted electronic device that delivers sound directly to the hearing centre in the brainstem. It is an opton for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss where a cochlear implant cannot be used due to damage or absence of the cochlea or the hearing nerve

Cochlear Implant Surgery with Cochlear and Hearing implants In India
The Implant Surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes only an hour. A cut is made behind the ear to open the mastoid bone and access the middle ear. After that the internal ear (cochlea) is opened and electrodes are inserted. The method requires a stay in the doctor's facility for 1 to 2 days.


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May12
Best Otology Doctor in Delhi, India | Dr.(Prof.) Ameet Kishore
Ear (Otology) Doctor In Delhi, India
Your ear problems need advice from an expert. You can now consult to the Best Otology Doctor In India for any issue related to Otology. A right advice after a complete diagnosisfrom an experienced professional can help you to achieve the necessary relief with the hearing issues. An experienced and qualified specialist is now available in your city.

Tympanoplasty
A tympanoplasty is an operation that is aimed to remove infection from your ear and close a hole in your eardrum. The aim of thisoperation is to prevent repeated ear infections and if repair certain types of hearing losses. With the perfect diagnosis from Best Octology Doctor in India you can gain your hearing back. With the availability of modern equipment and state-of-the-art facilities, our staff will extend you the best service.

Stapedotomy
A stapedotomy (or stapedectomy) is an operation to help improve hearing in those patients who suffer from a condition called otosclerosis. In this delicate operation a part of the fixed stapes bone is removed and replaced with an artificial piston. Performed by Best Otology Doctor In India to enhance the transmission of sound to the internal ear, stapedectomy treats dynamic hearing loss brought on by otosclerosis, a condition in which bone solidifies around the base of the stapes.

Ossiculoplasty
An ossiculoplasty is an operation to help improve hearing in those patients where hearing loss is due to damage to the ossicles (tiny hearing bones) following chronic ear infection. In this operation we may either use your own residual ossicle or an artificial ossicle to achieve the desired result. In a few sorts of ear surgery that incorporates an ossicular chain repair, the surgical approach is through the ear canal (outside sound-related channel) and this is called an endaural approach.

Mastoidectomy
A mastoidectomy is an operation that is aimed to remove any pocket of dead skin and infection in your ear and mastoid bone (ear bone) and thus stop ear discharge. The infection in the ear can spread to the temporal / mastoid bone. Your ENT specialist may need to evacuate parts of the temporal bone if this happens. This can cause hearing loss. You can expect some hearing distress from a radical and modified radical mastoidectomy. This operation isn't as common as it used to be. These days the expert Ear Surgeon can reconstruct the defects caused by the disease or the surgery at the same time as the primary operation. Antibiotics ordinarily treat infections, yet surgery is an alternative if antibiotics are not effective.

We provide to all aspects of ENT surgeries and ENT treatments, from the very elementary to the most exceptional, with the association of our ENT Specialist, Consultants, Onco-Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, therapists, practitioners, rehabilitators, and assistance staff. Guided by the extensive knowledge, excellent expertise, and clear vision, we are providingthe best ENT health care in the Capital city.


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May12
Best ENT Doctor in India, ENT Specialist in India - Dr. Ameet Kishore
Best ENT Doctor in india - Dr. Ameet Kishore

Dr (Prof) Ameet Kishore is a graduate of the AFMC (Pune) and was awarded the medal for ENT. He obtained his higher surgical training in ENT Surgery in the UK and attained Fellowships of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh as well as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

He has received special training and experience in Microscopic Ear surgery, Neuro-Otology, Cochlear Implants, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and in Paediatric ENT at various centres in UK, Europe and USA.

He was trained at the National Centre for Cochlear Implantation (UK) since 1995 and thus has extensive experience in management of deafness and in cochlear implantation. He set up and is the lead surgeon for the cochlear and hearing implant programme (for children and adults) at Apollo Hospitals. He has over 1800 cochlear implant recipients in this programme.

His team is particularly experienced in management of complex cochlear situations and is the only active programme in North India for Auditory Brainstem Implantation.

This programme also provides Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA), Bonebridge and Vibrant Soundbridge middle ear implants as options for patients with hearing loss.

Dr Kishore has large experience in endoscopic nasal and sinus surgical procedures like Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and Balloon Sinuplasty. Also performs advanced endoscopic procedures such as orbital decompression, optic nerve decompression, dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), endoscopic closure of CSF leaks and endoscopic pituitary tumour surgery.

He was trained at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow in the Paediatric ENT, and is competent in the management of the child with common ENT problems as well as complex conditions that affect the paediatric ear, nose, throat and airway.

Is experienced in the management of conditions and lumps of the head and neck, salivary and thyroid gland. Well versed in microlaryngeal surgery and phonosurgical techniques for hoarseness.

He held the post of Consultant and Sr Lecturer at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary University Hospital for a number of years before returning to India, having spent over 15 years overseas.

His academic profile includes 6 book chapters, over 30 articles in peer reviewed journals and numerous presentations at National and International Conferences.

With over 25 years of ENT experience, he is Sr Consultant in ENT & Neurotology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi and the Founder Director & Lead Consultant of Adventis ENT, Head Neck & Cochlear Implant Clincs.


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May21
A rare case of atypical lipoma in retropharyngeal space review of literature
http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/issn.24545929.ijohns20194956


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