Novel technology for ENT disorders

The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) organised a one-day workshop to train doctors on a new technique to treat ENT diseases through Coblation-assisted surgeries.

The methodology is used to cut unwanted spongy bones or tissues that are obstructive in nature using low thermal technology. This technique has in recent times become popular to treat patients, especially children with tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, nasal, snoring and laryngeal surgeries.

Speaking at the session, course director for the workshop Dr Janardhan Rao Jagini said, “Nearly 10 per cent of children have sleep apnea problems, which is a common breathing disorder involving blockage of the airway during sleep and is characterised by loud snoring and restless sleep. The Coblation Technique is extremely useful in such cases, as it significantly reduces complications in terms of both bleeding and pain.”

The session had six varying surgeries being demonstrated throughout the day, for the doctor attendees. The guest faculty of the workshop included MS (ENT), DLO of Yashoda hospitals Dr Deenadayal, MS (ENT), MD of Ozone hospital Dr Ranga Reddy Sirigiri and Deccan hospital’s MS (ENT) Dr K V Ravi Kishore.