Department of Otorhinolaryngology(ENT)
Goals:
The goals of the Department are to follow the vision and mission of the Nitte (Deemed to be University) and to give efficient health care and carry out quality research activity.
Strengths:
Adequate, efficient and well trained faculty with excellent team work and cooperation. Well equipped with speciality clinics like Voice clinic consisting of a stroboscopy unit, Vertigo clinic with a modern electronystagmograph and Video Head Impulse Testing System, Sleep Lab, Audiology department, facility for micro ear surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, micro laryngeal surgery.
Plans:
The future plans are to motivate the staff to achieve goals of improving teaching skills, involvement in community oriented services, participation in surgical workshops and conferences and generating more scientific publications and research work.
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Faculty
Dr. SUDHINDRA RAO M
- Designation Professor & Head
- Email sudhi78_dr@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date -
- Graduation:B.E in E&C from NIE, Mysore, India, 1986 -(FCD)
- Post-Graduation:M.Tech in CSE from MIT, Manipal, India, 1990-(FCD)
- Ph.D in CSE from University of Mysore, India, 2002
- Area of Research:CAD for VLSI - Topic: Design of Algorithms for optimum area utilization in VLSI ASICS
- Lecturer In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 6 Years
- Reader In Manipal Institute Of Technology for 3 Years
- Professor In NMAMIT for 7 Years
- Professor & Head Of Department of CSE and Dean(Academics) for 9 Years
- Professor From 2012-Till Date In NMAMIT
- Algorithm design for VLSI CAD, Multi core architecture and Program
- Optimization, Ad-hoc Networks, E-learning, Advanced Microprocessors
- Management responsibilities as Head of the Department of CSE
- Examiner for V.T.University Belagavi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Kuvempu, Kannur and Goa Universities
- Life Member of ISTE (LM816 )
- Senior Member of IEEE (01492834)
- Senior Member of CSI (F8000642)
- Fellow of IE(India)
- Logic Design
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Finite Automata & formal Languages
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Systems Programming
- RDBMS
- Microprocessors & Peripherals
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Compiler Design,
- Computer Graphics
- VLSI Design
- C# Programming & .NET Concepts
- Embedded and Real Time Systems
- Cryptography and Network Security
- MIS
- CAD for VLSI
- System simulation and Modelling.
Conference/Journal publications
- Developed "Computer Graphics Laboratory" at Manipal Institute Technology, Manipal, India in March 1988
- Reviewer for the Proceedings of IEEE Conference on "VLSI Design" since 2002.
- Chair of Programme Committee, National Conference on "Distributed Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte India, 2004
- Coordinator for FIVE ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programs
- Set up "Data Mining Laboratory" at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte during January 2006
- Chair of Organizing Committee , National Conference on "Ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing" , NMAMIT, Nitte, India, 24-25 January 2007
- So far, guided 42 BE level projects and 17 M.Tech. level projects
- President of Rotary Club of Nitte during 2006-07
- Consultant for a Patent Search organization :EntellectLLP.com
- Applied for an Indian Patent, based on research work (application no.: 428/CHE/2008)
- Applied for US Provisional Patent in April 2010 for the research work on "New Architecture for Network on chip (NoC) systems" (Application Number:61/395,480 dated 14/5/2010)
- Received AICTE travel grant for attending the conference at Shanghai, China
- Was Chairman of BOE (Board of Examination)-Computer Science at Mangalore University during 1997-98. Was member of BOE-Computer Science of Visvesvaraya Technological University ,Belgaum during 2004-05.
- BOS and BOE Chairman of NMAMIT Nitte for Computer Science UG and PG programs under Autonomous Scheme.
- Board of Studies member of Computer Science at MIT, ManipalUniversity, NMIT Bangalore, SDMCE Dharwad, BVBCE Hubli, Bangalore, Dr.AIT Bangalore and St.Aloysius College Mangalore during 2007-08
- Governing Council Member of St.John Engg. College Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Dr.AIT Bangalore from 2013.
- President of Hockey India Udupi from July 2014
- Program Chair of 2016 IEEE Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) Conference, 13-14 August 2016, NITK, Surathkal
Research Thrust Areas
Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Bio Film in the middle ear infection
Services
Following services are provided by the department
- 24hrs emergency services, OPD facility on all weekdays (9 to 4.30), Sundays from (9-1)
- Endoscopic facility both in OT & OPD
- Video stroboscopy services to diagnosed various voice disorders
- Electronystagrography to detect balance disorders
- Microscopic facility in the OPD to diagnose various ear disorders
- Sleep study in sleep lab in collaboration with department of pulmonary medicine
- Speech therapy
- Audiology services
- Hearing aid trials
- Neonatal screening programmes
- Speech and voice analysis/services
- Investigative facilities like Nerve conduction, EMG, BERA, Video Impulse test, Stroboscopy facility, evaluation of sleep apnoea syndrome, Newborn screening for hearing etc
- Otological Surgeries, Head & Neck surgery, Microlaryngeal surgery, Endoscopic sinus surgeries are provided apart from routine ENT surgeries
Community Activity
School health education regarding Noise Induced Hearing Loss and evaluation of hearing in high risk population has been conducted under the NISHABDHA project
The Institution has established 20 rural health centres, of which 14 are attached to the medical college. These rural centres provide secondary and tertiary level treatment to the community around, annually around 50,000 people are treated. Patients requiring advanced treatment are brought to the 1000 bedded teaching hospital of the college. Interns and postgraduate students are posted for training in these centres, staff members provide visit to these centres
Achievements
Dr Satheesh Kumar Bhandary - Awarded honorary FRCS from Royal College of surgeons
Dr. VADISHA BHAT
- Designation Professor & Head
- Email vadishbhat@nitte.edu.in
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- Guest speaker for NITTE Voice assessment and therapeutics (NIVAT) on 28th March 2016. Topic " Basics of Laryngectomy"
- Bhat V, Ajaz Aziz, Bhandary SK, Rajeshwary A, Shrinath D Kamath P, Saldanha M. Malignant otitis externa- a study in a tertiary healthcare centre: International Journal of advanved otology. Int Adv Otol 2015; 11(1):72-6
- Philip P, Bhandary SK, Aroor R, Bhat V, Pratap D. The effect of mobile phone usage on hearing in adult population. Indian Journal of Otology. 2017 Jan;23(1):1-6.
- Bhandary SK, Bhat VS. "Breast milk induced otitis externa of neonates"- an entity often misdiagnosed?. Indian J Otol 2019;25(1):46-7 5) Bhandary SK, Aroor R, Bhat V, V MJ, P S. Self-swabbing in coronavirus pandemic- A game changer which can be introduced in field. Indian J Community Health [Internet]. 2020Apr.17 [cited 2020May6];32(2 Special ):309 - 310.
Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)
- Co- Investigator for the research project titled "Radioprotective activity of natural and synthetic ellagic acid" funded by BRNS (Board of Research in Nuclear Science)
- Evaluation of Protective Activity of Asparagus racemosus Root Extract and 4) Isoprinosine against Electron Beam Radiation Induced Immunosuppression
- Evaluation of Protective Activity of Asparagus racemosus Root Extract and 6) Isoprinosine against Electron Beam Radiation Induced Immunosuppression
- Co-investigator for the research "Evaluation of Protective activity of Asparagus racemosus root extract and isoprenosine against electon beam radiation induced immunosuppression" funded by BRNS ( Board of Research in Nuclear Science)
Dr. RAJESHWARY A
- Designation Professor
- Email rajeshwary@nitte.edu.in
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MBBS, MS ENT
OTOLOGY & RHINOLOGY
- Deepika P, Rajeshwary A, Usha S, Goutham MK, Raghav S. Does dyslipidemia worsen the hearing level in diabetics? Journal of Otology. 2017 Jul;1-4.
- Aroor R, Ali Z S, K S Gangadhara Somayaji - "Do nasal surgeries affect mucociliary clearance?" - Indian journal of Otolaryngology Head and neck surgery. 69:1 2017 Mar. pg 24-28 (PUBMED)
- Chemmangath, N., Aroor, R., Pratap, D., Bhat, V., A comparative study between haemocoagulase and adrenaline in type 1 tympanoplasty, Journal of Otology Journal of Otology 14 (2019) 117e120
- Rajeshwary Aroor, Naina N, Pratibha Bhat , Vadisha Bhat, Marina Saldanha, M. K. Goutham "Biofilm producing organisms and their antibiotic sensitivity in chronic otitis media - mucosal disease" Indian journal of otology
- ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Role of Video Head Impulse Test (Vhit) in Diagnosing Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02351-5
- The effect of functional endoscopic sinussurgery on nasal resonance Vaishnavi Shettya, D. Thejaswib, K. Biniyama,Rajeshwary Aroora,*, Vadisha Bhat Marina Saldanhaaa world journal of otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
Biofilms in ENT and hearing loss
Dr. SHRINATH D. KAMATH P.
- Designation Professor
- Contact No.
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MBBS, DLO, DNB
Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck surgery
- Dr Pretty Rathnakar, Dr Shrinath D Kamath P - "Computed Tomographic study of depth of anterior skull base in Dakshina Kannada Population" - International Journal of Anatomy and Research, vol 4(3):2738-42. ISSN 2321-4287.
- Dr Shrinath D Kamath P, Elizabeth Cherian, Vadish S Bhat - "Widening techniques for stomalstenosis : Y-V advancement vs. Two circular incisions technique" International journal of Otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, Oct-Dec 2016 ; Vol 2, issue 4:263-266.
- Dr Sandesh Priyadarshan, Dr Shrinath D Kamath P - " Etiology of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome" - International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Oct-Dec 2017. Issue 4, Vol-3. Page: 952-956.
- Shrinath D Kamath Patla, Pretty Rathnakar, Vadisha S Bhat, Jayaramesh - "A Radiological study of Anatomical variations of uncinate process" - Clinical radiology - An International journal , May-August 2016; 9(2): 59-61 (Impact factor: 2.151)
- Shrinath Kamath, Remya Koikkara - It is necessary to perform drug-induced sleep endoscopy in severe obstructive sleep apnea? - Clinical rhinology an International journal, volume 12, issue 1 (Jan-April2019
Otothinolaryngology
Dr. MARINA SALDHANA
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email marinasaldanha@nitte.edu.in
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M.B.B.S , M.S. (ENT)
Rhinology and Vestibular Balance disorders
Attended endoscopic ear surgery hands on training 3 day program in Talaegaon, Pune, February 2020
Presentations
Presentations
- Presented a case report on "Lateral rectus palsy masquerading as myasthenia gravis" at Fab FESS 2018 held FMMC, Mangalore.
- Presented an E poster at SIMULOCON 2nd National Simulation Conference, India (Virtual)on 5-12-2020 on "Simulation-based training in Ear, Nose and Throat Skills and Emergencies
- Marina Saldanha, Natashya H Sima, Vadisha S Bhat, Shrinath D Kamath, Rajeshwary Aroor "Present scenario of laryngeal tuberculosis" - International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery - January - Feb 2018. Vol 4/issue 1 , page 242.
- Satheesh Bhandhary, Veena Shetty, Marina Saldanha, Priya Gatti, Devananda Devegowda, Pushkal R, Avinash Shetty
Corresponding author- Marina Saldanha
Manuscript ID: APJCP-1711-2618 (R1) Manuscript Title: Detection of human papilloma virus and risk factors among patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma attending a tertiary referral centre in South India
Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology
Completed vestibular diploma course on balance disorders in 2021
Dr. GAUTHAM M.K.
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email mkgoutham@nitte.edu.in
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- Dr. Varun Lakshmanan, Dr. Goutham M K, Dr. Vimal K Karnaker, Dr.Rajeshwari Aroor, Dr. Shrinath Kamath P, Dr. Vadisha Bhat, Dr. Irene Gee Varghese, "Prospective Study On Sterilization Of Rigid Endoscopes In Various Otolaryngology Clinics" to International International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)
Dr. BINIYAM K
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Contact No.
- Joining date
MBBS, DLO, DNB (ENT)
- Marina Saldanha, K Biniyam, Harish S Permi, Vadisha Srinivas Bhat - Unusual Presentation Of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma - International Journal Of Head And Neck Surgery, 2015 | January-March | Issue 1
- Bhat VS, Biniyam K, Aziz AA, Yeshwanth SK. Carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma of submandibular salivary gland: A case report and review of literature. Journal of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences. 2017 Jul;6(3):185-8
- Shrinath Kamath, Deepika Pratap*, Kishore Chandra Shetty, Biniyam - A rare diagnosis of nasal mass: extramedullary plasmacytoma
- Kishore C. Shetty, Samatha K. Jayaramesh*, Biniyam Kolathingal, Shravan Alva - Sensorineural hearing loss in chronic otitis media: analysis of an overlooked entity! International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - 2019 Sep;5(5):1355-1359
Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)
Dr. SHRAVAN ALVA
- Designation Assistant Professor
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MBBS, MS(ENT)
Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck surgery
- Shetty S, Aroor R, Bhandary SKB, Bhat VS, Saldanha M, Alva S. Adult adenoid hypertrophy, is it persistent childhood adenoid hypertrophy? Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil University 2016;9(2):216-8 2.
- Kishore C. Shetty, Samatha K. Jayaramesh*, Biniyam Kolathingal, Shravan Alva - Sensorineural hearing loss in chronic otitis media: analysis of an overlooked entity! International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - 2019 Sep;5(5):1355-1359
Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)
Dr. SHASHANK KOTIAN
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MBBS, MS(ENT)
Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)
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