St. Thomas Hospital Malakkara

If you suffer from headaches,difficulty in breathing,a loss of smeel or frequent insomnia,you may be one of millions of adults that suffer from chronic sinus problems.A minimally invasive technique is helping patients breath a big sign of relief called Endoscopic sinus surgery,it helps alleviate symptoms by removing blockages in the sinus passageways-all without any internal incisions When they’re working properly,your sinuses are designed to circulate air and produce and drain mucus .This process lubricates ypur nose and keep it free of dust and bacteria.But this drainage system can shut down when an underlying problem,such as colds,allergies or an obstruction caise blockages.If the opening is blocked,the mucus may become infected. Drainage problems can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms,including congection,facial pressure,headaches,postnasal drainage,overall fatigue and a reduced sense of smell. A thorough evaluation is necessary to uncover the exact cause and extend of your  sinus problem.An otorhinolaryngologist-a doctor who specializes in ear,nose and throat will take a full medical history and then examine your nasal passage way with an endoscope to check for your thickness musus, swelling,polyps  or other obstructions.he may also request a CT scan for a clear,cross-sectional vew of your sinuses.By providing a blueprint of a patient’s ainus structure,CT scan help doctors more accrately access the problem

The endoscope ,a thin telescope with a fiber optic light is used both for diagnosis and for treatment . It provides a wide angle view of nasal and sinus walls and can be rotated to change views.Previously,doctors had to rely on a mirror and a speculum that only provided a front view of the sinus cavity.Now, with the endoscope,doctors can examine the sinuses from the side as well as from the front to more accurately to get the area that are causing blockages. If symptoms are mild intermittent or have an allergic component,medical management with decongestants,medical management with decongestants,steroidsprays,antibiotics and allergy evaluation and treatment  can be very effective in easing symptoms .however,if you have a history of repeated  congested facial pressure,fever,thickmucus and medication has not helped you may be a candidate for endoscopic sinus surgery.

Surgery is usually performed on an oytpatient basis-as-same day surgery using either general or local anesthasia By using same techniques,doctors can help people with the chronic sinus problems as well as complications associated with a deviated septum.A deviated sepyum is croocked partition in the nose that blocks drainage sites and can either occur at birth or as the result of an injury. Endoscopic sinu surgery offers tremendous benifits for patients.Because it is a minimally invasive procedure,it causes less tissue damage less swelling,less bleeding,less discomfort and no visible scarring.

Surgery is often a quick and permenant cure.most patients are up to full activities within days.several brief follw-up visits will be necessary with your doctor to monitor your progree.After that,you can help minimize the negative effects of any future sinus problems by doing your best to prevent colds,flu and allergies.

St.Thomas Hospital Malakkara is a hospital of repute since 1949.our ENT department is well equipped to perform this kind of modern surgeries.You can have a consultation with your consultant and with prior appoinment .At the end of repeated infections many patients finally elect to choose endoscopic sinus surgery  and after a brief stay in the recovery room,are able to go home later the same day. Recalling the benifits of syrgery,many patients describe it as if someone opened a window and they could breathe fresh air again .The true test of the surgery will be whether or not the patient get head cold.most likely,however, surgery eliminates the source of the sinus problems allowing for better drainage and less opportunity for infections.

Since inception in 1948,this Hospital has come a long way with the commitment of dedicated doctors and staff.

In continuation to our legasy of care, compassion and commitment,as established by our founder                 Dr .A.K.Cherian,St.Thomas hospital now has a best of all infrastructure and medical expertise,to cater to needs of patients.All adding up to our steadfast dedication which ensures that on the road to recovery,there are no unpleasant surprises.
Our ENT Department was started 30 years back and now is capable to handle all kind of surgeries with state of art of equipments.Today,with over six decades of experience in the field,we remain the hospital of choice of Kerala.