ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), is a field of medicine which deals with diagnosing and managing of diseases associated with the Ear, Nose and Throat. The department of ENT and Head & Neck surgery of MOSC Medical Mission Hospital is well equipped, with experienced faculty and state of the art infrastructure. We deal with a multitude of cases including infection of the tonsils, ear drum perforations, hearing loss, nasal masses, nasal allergies, voice disorders, swallowing disorders etc. We are well equipped to manage emergencies like Foreign body in the ear, nose and throat, trauma, nasal bleeds, breathing difficulty etc. The department deals with diagnosis and surgical management of head and neck malignancies. The department also has a fully functional Speech and Audiology setup which performs various studies such as Pure Tone Audiometry, Impedance Audiometry, Oto-Acoustic Emission, BERA etc and also provides speech therapy for numerous speaking disorders such as Speech delay, stammering, dysarthria, rehabilitative voice therapy for post laryngectomy patients, post CVA patients as well as voice analysis services.

Our out-patient department and operation rooms are equipped with the latest instruments and state of the art technology. The mission of the department is to enhance the standards of the population by providing it with quality health care in a cost-effective and feasible manner.

SERVICES OFFERED:

The department offers a wide range of services covering all aspects of ENT.

OTOLOGY –

Management of all ear disease in adults and children including a wide range of surgeries like tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, myringotomy with grommet insertion etc

RHINOLOGY –

The department manages most of the nasal diseases including sinusitis, nasal masses and deviated nasal septum.

LARYNGOLOGY –

We deal with voice problems including Microlaryngeal surgeries and Voice rehabilitation. We also provide Swallowing therapies and Speech rehabilitation.

HEAD AND NECK SURGICAL ONCOLOGY –

The Department deals with cancers of the Head and Neck including malignancies of the oral cavity, oropharynx, nasal cavity, salivary gland, thyroid and other neck disease along with reconstructive surgeries, with apt diagnosis and management of the same in co-operation with the Department of Plastic Surgery and Medical oncology.

PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY –

We manage all ENT problems in children like hearing problems, ear discharge, Foreign body in ENT, adenoids, chronic adenotonsilitis and nasal mass. We also perform Paediatric Laryngoscopy and deal with speech and language problems 

SIALOLOGY –

We treat disease of the salivary gland both medically and surgically. 

AUDIOLOGY –

We deal with speech and language pathologies. Our Audiology clinic offers wide range of services including PTA (Pure Tone testing), Impedance Audiometry, BERA, OAE (Otoacoustic Emissions). We also provide Hearing Aid Trial, Swallowing rehabilitation and Post Laryngectomy Rehabilitation.

INFRASTRUCTURE –

ENT OPD Rooms

Audiometry Room

Speech & Voice Therapy Room

Endoscopy /Minor OT Room

Operation Theatres

Demonstration Room

Library

SCOPE OF SERVICES –

Tonsillectomy: It is a surgical procedure in which both palatine tonsils are fully removed from the back of the throat. The method is performed for Chronic Tonsil infections and obstructive sleep apnea. Coblation assisted surgery is also available.

Adenoidectomy:  Surgery of the adenoids are done in chronic infections, recurrent earaches or impaired breathing through the nose. Coblation assisted surgery is also available.

Septoplasty: It is a corrective surgery performed to straighten a curved nasal septum. 

Nasal Fracture: In case of fracture of one/both of the bones of the nose resulting in bleeding, swelling and in inability to breathe through the nose, nasal bone reduction is done.

Mastoidectomy: It is a surgical procedure performed to eliminate the disease in the mastoid air cells. 

Tympanoplasty: It is a surgical procedure performed for the closure of the eardrum perforation.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: It is a surgery performed to eliminate the blockages in the drainage of the sinuses. 

Laryngoscopy: It is a procedure to observe the throat including the vocal cords as well as nearby structures.

Microlaryngoscopy: A surgical procedure performed for diagnosing and treating conditions of the vocal cords and for taking biopsy.

Oesophagoscopy: It is an examination of your swallowing tube under a general anaesthetic for evaluation or foreign body removal.

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology: All sorts of Surgeries of Benign and Malignant tumours of head and neck like mandibulectomy, maxillectomy, thyroidectomy, parotidectomy, neck dissections and reconstructive procedure (local and distant flaps).

PROCEDURES PERFORMED –

Outpatient Clinic Procedures Performed –

Nasal Endoscopy

Flexible Fibreoptic Nasopharyngolaryngoscopy

Microscopy of the ear

Dix-Hallpike maneuver

Audiology, Speech therapy and Swallowing therapy –

Pure Tone Audiometry

Tympanometry

Otoacoustic Emissions

Speech assessment and therapy

Swallowing therapy

Voice therapy

BERA

Surgeries for deafness and discharging ears –

Myringoplasty

Tympanoplasty

Mastoidectomy

Myringotomy with grommet insertion

Surgeries of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses –

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Endoscopic surgeries for nasal polyps

Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy

Endoscopic repair of CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Rhinorrhea repair

Septoplasty

Surgery for tumours of the nose and PNS

Surgeries of Throat / Head & Neck –

Adenotonsillectomy

Surgery for treatment of snoring (osas) such as Uvulo Pallato Pharyngoplasty (UPPP) 

Surgery for vocal cords paralysis

Tumors of throat and larynx

Thyroidectomy

Tumours of the structures of the neck

Surgery for salivary glands

Laser excision of vascular tumours in the head and neck areas

Microlaryngeal surgeries

Upper aero-digestive endoscopy for adults and children

Removal of foreign bodies

Tracheostomy

Speech rehabilitation

Emergency Surgeries –

Tracheostomy

Foreign body removal

Nasal packing

Incision and Drainage

ECA Ligation

Neck exploration

Non-available Services

Cochlear Implantation

Specialty Clinics –