Karnataka ENT Hospital&Research Center

Karnataka ENT Hospital & Research Center
Oppsite S.P Office, Kelagote, Chitradurga - 577501, Karnataka, India.
Near Bengalooru (Bangalore), on NH-4 and NH-13.
Phone: +91 8194 226643. Fax: +91 8194 228906.
Mobile: +91 94498 57988.
e-mail: prahladnb@hotmail.com.

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Temporal Bone Dissection Course

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Program Overview
Facilities provided
Course Objectives
Dissection method
Lecture topics
Previous Temporal Bone Dissectors
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Program Overview

The Karnataka ENT Hospital and Research Center presents an intensive two to five days (Participants choice) Temporal Bone Dissection Course in association with Dept of Anatomy, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga, covering all aspects of otologic and neurotologic surgery. Temporal Bone Dissection lab is fully equipped with all instruments and personal video monitor. Participants can also record their dissection on a DVD. We present daily lectures and personal instruction. These courses are offered through out the year with prior appointment on first come first served basis.

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Facilities Provided

Following facilities will be provided to the participants:

Operating Microscope
Micro drill
Micro-ear surgery equipment
Grommet
Teflon Piston
Wet and Dry temporal bones
VCD - Temporal Bone Dissection Guide
Book - House Temporal Bone Dissection Manual
Book - Surgical Anatomy of the Ear and Temporal Bone
Constant superivision by Dr. Prahlada N.B
New: Recording facilaty on a DVD to assess your dissection at a later time.

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Course Objectives

The intensive 2-5-day course emphasizes temporal bone dissection relevant to the otologic surgeon and resident. Participants will:

Learn and review basic and applied anatomy of the temporal bone.
Learn and review temporal bone radiology.
Learn and review current concepts in otologic diagnosis.
Learn and review current concepts in the surgical management of ear disease.
Apply contemporary surgical principles during temporal bone micro dissection.
Learn and review techniques for ossicular remodelling and ossiculoplasty.
Enhance past surgical skills and have an opportunity to attempt new surgical techniques in the dissection laboratory.

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Dissection method

Using two temporal bones, practical "hand-on" training in surgical anatomy and surgical techniques are done sequentially. Following surgeries are practiced:

Ventilaiton tube insertion
Myringoplasty
Tympanoplasty
Stapedectomy
Ossiculoplasty
Canalplasty
Trans-canal facial nerve decompression
Cortical mastoidectomy
Attico-antrostomy
Modified Radical Mastoidectomy
Trans-mastoid facial nerve decompression
Endolymphathic sac decompression
Labyrinthectomy
Internal auditory canal exploration
Jugular fossa exploration
Cochlear implantation

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Lecture topics

Secrets of success in termporal bone surgery
Temporal bone anatomy.
Variations in temporal bone anatomy.
Radiology - Temporal bone, posterior fossa and Internal auditory meatus.
Instrumentation techniques.
Surgical approaches in termporal bone surgery.
Philosophy of mastoid surgery.
Drilling techniques
Complications
Controlling bleeding during temporal bone surgery.

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Previous Temporal Bone Dissectors

Dr. Ramachandra V.V, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Isha Tuli, Gangtok, Sikkim.

Dr. Suresh Kumar Vats, New Delhi.

Dr. Vasiliki Paliobei, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Dr. Vasiliki Paliobei from Greece performing Temporal bone dissection under guidance of Dr. Prahlada N.B while Dr. Mayadevi from Kochin is helping her.

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Please contact us for registration details:

prahladnb@gmail.com

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