Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research
Founding of this Institute has made a paradigm shift in treatment of Ear, Nose and Throat diseases in the State of
West Bengal and Eastern India as a whole.
180 bedded indoor services for Otorhinolaryngology Surgery.
Specialized Trauma care for head and neck injuries.
First time in eastern India.
24 hours ENT Emergency.
By providing latest and quality treatment to large number of patients across all the strata of society it gives healing
touch to the lives of thousands of patients, particularly poorest of the poor. The Institute, which is FIRST OF ITS
KIND IN INDIA, is gearing up with 180 beds with World Class Facilities free of cost. All General ENT treatments
with state-of-the-art equipment, world class operation theater, highly skilled surgeons and caring staffs catering
comprehensive treatment of Ear, Nose & Throat diseases under one roof. IORL-HNS has a state-of-the-art Modular
Operation Theatre with latest microscope, camera, drill, LASER system to provide best result for our patients. IORL-
HNS has five OT table to run five operations at the same time. This ensures large number of cases per day as well as
shorter waiting period for patient admission. For Cochlear Implantation surgery we have a separate OT room to
provide extra safety and sterility during surgery. This Specialized OT Complex has all the latest medical equipment
for better results and to reduce complications even in most adverse situations. World class microscopes (Zeiss,
Pentero 9000), Medtronic, NIM-3.0 Facial Nerve monitoring system, Medtronic Skeeter microdrill, CO2 LASER and
Storz spies (3-chip) camera system are the latest high end equipments, which help us to operate with highest
precision.
Postgraduate Trainees
SPECIALIZED SERVICES:
Basic Otology- Long standing ear infection is one of the commonest ear diseases that lead to perforation of ear drum
and hearing loss. Treatment may involve eardrops, antibiotics or surgery (Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy).
• Myringotomy + Grommet insertion
• Tympanoplasty
• Mastoidectomy
• Ossiculoplasty (OCR)
Stapes Surgery- Otosclerosis is a condition where the third bone of hearing does not move as well as it should. This
causes conductive hearing loss. When hearing loss becomes more advanced, hearing aids or surgery may be
effective treatment options.
Stapedotomy is done to replace the smallest bone of the human body with micro prosthesis for these conditions. A
successful surgery enables patient to hear again.
Cochlear Implantation- Cochlear Implant is probably one of the best inventions in the recent history of medical
science for bilateral severe to profound hearing loss. A cochlear implant is an electronic device that stimulates
residual nerve fibers in the inner ear. These electrical pulses are sent to the brain and interpreted as sound. While
hearing aids and other assistive listening devices simply amplify sounds, a cochlear implant transforms speech and
other sounds into electrical energy that is used to stimulate surviving auditory nerve fibers in the inner ear.
Statistics
• According to WHO Hearing Impairment (HI) in India is around 6.3%.
• 4 in every 1000 children suffer from severe to profound hearing loss.
• Our expert team of Implant otologist has been involved in doing Cochlear Implantation since 2015 under
various sponsored schemes like ADIP, State govt.
• Over 70 implantations done since then with high success rate.
Facial Nerve Decompression and grafting- Facial Nerve paralysis can occur as result of viral infection (Bell’s Palsy),
Head injury, ear and brain tumors. Prompt management in the form of conservative therapy with medicine or surgery
(Facial Nerve decompression/ Nerve Grafting) is required to achieve good results.
Endoscopic Ear Surgery- Institute of Otolaryngology is pioneering minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery to fix
various middle ear problems, such as ear drum perforations, Otosclerosis, hearing loss and cholesteatoma. Minimally
invasive scar less surgical techniques have already gained huge popularity in the field of otology & neurotology.
Today it possible to treat ear diseases with the help of endoscope as day care basis. In expert hands this surgeries
are painless, devoid of any major complications and reduce hospital stay for the patient.
Vertigo Clinic- Institute of Otorhinolaryngology & HNS runs a separate VERTIGO clinic, to provide comprehensive
evaluation and management for patients with dizziness and balance disorders.
Facilities-
• All relevant investigations at our audiovestibular lab, such as PTA, TDT, SISI, ABLB, ENG.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
• Specialized exercise for BPPV (Epley‘s manoeuvre)
• 3 Tesla MRI
Lateral Skull Base Surgery- This encompasses surgery for acoustic neuromas, arachnoid cysts, neurofiromas via
trans-labyrinthine approach. Subtotal Temporal Bone Resection is also performed for carcinomas.
RHINOLOGY
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery- FESS is performed for various nasal pathologies such as polyposis, allergic
fungal rhinosinusitis, inverted papilloma, etc.
Endoscopic CSF rhinorrhea repair- CSF rhinorrhea is leakage of CSF through nasal cavity. It has multiple etiologies.
Repair is performed endoscopically without any external incision.
Anterior Skull Base Surgery- Pituitary macroadenoma, olfactory groove meningioma, Sino nasal ossifying fibroma,
craniopharyngioma, suprasellar arachnoid cyst can be accessed safely through this corridor. Endoscopic trans nasal
anterior skull base surgery becoming popular for both benign and malignant skull base tumors. Reduced the need for
extensive hybrid surgical approach to select cases only.
Sino-nasal tumors resection- Angiofibroma excision with pre-operative embolization
Aesthetic Rhinoplasty- Each rhinoplasty operation unique and it is customized to the need and look of the patient.
LARYNGOLOGY
Congenital diseases (Laryngomalacia, Laryngeal Web, Subglottic stenosis, Subglottic Hemangioma) treated by
endoscopic excision by LASER and laryngofissure. Inflammatory diseases and traumatic diseases of Larynx are also
treated by Standard protocol. Benign and malignant diseases of larynx treated by Microlaryngeal surgery,
Hemilargyngectomy, Supraglottic Laryngectomy, Near-Total Laryngectomy, Total Laryngectomy. Laser Therapy,
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy are also offered.
Speech therapy to re-educate voice production is also done at our Institute.
Oral cancer surgeries- Mid third facial defect reconstructed using Free Fibula Osteocutaneous Flap. Floor of mouth
and tongue lesion resected and reconstructed using Pectoralis Major Flap and Reconstruction Plate. Sinonasal
malignancy, Salivary gland surgery and Temporal Bone malignancy and Plastic reconstruction with stress on
microvascular reconstruction.
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Our Institute caters to the maxillofacial trauma a case which is taken care by a dedicated team of Maxillofacial and
ENT Surgeons.
Un-displaced or minimal injuries are treated by conservative management.
Intermaxillary fixation for Stable Occlusion if needed.
Grossly comminuted or displaced fractures are treated by surgery.
LASER SURGERY
Surgeries performed at IORL&HNS using CO2 Laser for Vocal Nodule, Vocal Polyp, T1 laryngeal carcinoma of Vocal
cords, Keratosis larynx, and Posterior cordectomy for Abductor Vocal cord palsy, Laryngotracheal stenosis and
laryngeal papillomatosis.
EMERGENCY SURGERY
Being the apex tertiary referral centre of Eastern India, all the major life-saving emergency procedures are being
done round-the-clock
Notable procedures include emergency Rigid Bronchoscopy, Rigid Esophagoscopy, and emergency tracheostomy.
And all types of foreign body removal from ear, nose and throat, emergency trauma care surgery, etc.
Rigid Bronchoscopy - one of the most difficult Emergency cases that any doctor may face is a Choking patient or a
patient who has inhaled an object into the lungs. - “EVERY SECOND COUNTS”
INDOOR PATIENT DATA
2021
MONTH MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE
ADMISSIONS ADMISSIONS DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DEATHS DEATHS
DECEMBER 131 104 111 89 0 0
2022
JANUARY 121 83 103 72 1 1
FEBRUARY 124 127 110 87 0 0
MARCH 173 156 80 131 2 1
APRIL 120 108 137 128 0 1
MAY 125 101 132 97 0 0
JUNE 140 91 120 71 0 2
JULY 133 146 114 130 2 1
AUGUST 161 133 154 103 0 1
SEPTEMBER 177 135 161 114 2 1
OCTOBER 91 115 77 104 0 2
NOVEMBER 116 131 89 129 1 0
OTOLOGY
Mastoidectomy & Tympanoplasty 476
Facial Nerve Decompression 29
Stapes surgery 59
Pre-auricular sinus 79
Cochlear Implant 47
Ear (Others) 54
RHINOLOGY
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) 211
Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy 34
CSF leak repair 22
Endoscopic Sphenopalatine Artery Ligation 14
Septo-rhinoplasty 105
Rhinosporidiosis mass excision 66
Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma and other 71
nasopharyngeal mass excision
Endoscopic Transnasal Transphenoidal Hypophysectomy 33
Nose (Others) 112
HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Bronchoscopy 33
Esophagoscopy 79
Thyroid and thyroglossal duct surgery 387
Direct Laryngoscopy Biopsy/Microlaryngeal Surgery 697
Adenotonsillectomy 111
Total Laryngectomy 25
Submandibular gland excision 38
Parotidectomy 51
Oral cavity mass biopsy 161
Mandibulectomy 39
Wide local excision + Neck Dissection + Loco-regional 193
Flap Reconstruction
Wide local excision + Neck Dissection + Free Flap 2
Reconstruction
Neck (Others) 204
TOTAL 3416
ACADEMIC ACTIVITY
The department is involved in Under & Post graduate teaching, which includes-
• Lectures
• Webinars
• Temporal bone & cadaver dissection
• Seminars,
• Journal clubs,
• CME programmes,
• Group discussions
• Clinical meetings
Regular Temporal Bone Dissection Workshops held regularly at IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital at NPPCD Programme.
State and National conferences as well as different workshop in the country are attended by teachers, students and
Medical Officers. 72 well organized CME were conducted in the department during the present year. Theoretical &
clinical classes of MBBS students are also taken regularly as per Health University schedule.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Ongoing thesis-
1. Outcome Analysis of Surgical Management of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal ANGIOFIBROMA (Upto Stage II C)
Endoscopic Vs Open Approach - A Comparative Study by Tushar Halder
2. PREVALENCE OF HEARING LOSS AND ITS TYPE AMONG PATIENTS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by Aneek
Chakraborty
3. Prevalence of hearing loss and its type among patients of ankylosing spondylitis by Samiuz Zaman
4. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC OTITIS MEDIA WITH CENTRAL PERFORATION: A COMPARATIVE
STUDY BETWEEN INTERLAY AND UNDERLAY TYPE 1 TYMPANOPLASTY by Mainak Saha
5. Study of the relation between pre-operative serum calcium & vitamin D3 levels and postoperative
hypocalcemia in total thyroidectomy patients by Dr. Tapas Ghosh
6. COMPARATIVE STUDY ON PREOPERATIVE AND POST OPERATIVE TYMANOMETRIC FINDINGS IN PATIENTS
HAVING ADENOID HYPERTROPHY by Pooja Goyal
7. A STUDY ON THE CORRELATION BETWEEN PRE-OPERATIVE RADIOLOGICAL FINDINGS AND INTRA-
OPERATIVE FINDINGS IN CASES OF CHRONIC OTITIS MEDIA” by Ayasha Shirin
8. Role of High Resolution Computed Tomography of temporal bone in pre operative evaluation of
cholesteatoma by Rahul Dey
9. Prevalance of high frequency Sensory neural hearing loss in Type II Diabetes Mellitus - as an early indicator
for deafness ,a Cross Sectional observational study By Buddhdeb Maity
10. Correlation between preoperative radiological findings and intraoperative findings of chronic rhinosinusitis by
Chandrima Purkait
11. A comparative study of voice outcomes in thyroid surgeries using conventional method of identification
versus intraoperative neuromonitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve by Srijana Saha
12. Effect of mastoid drilling on Sensorineural hearing of contralateral healthy ear by Kamran Ahmed
13. A comparative study between endoscopic and microscopic facial nerve decompression in post traumatic
facial nerve palsy by Akash Mondal
14. Comparative study of endoscopic vs microscopic ossiculoplasty using various graft in COM by Dr Deblina
Chatterjee
15. A comparative study of benign VC lesion preoperative and postoperative using Videostroboscopy voice
analysis and voice handicap index by Dr. Souvik Maity
16. Comparative study b/w rubella positive and rubella negative patient in term of speech out by Dr. Sabrina
parvin
The division of communication sciences and disorders (audiology and speech language pathology) started functioning
in new way from 20th march, 2020 with an objective to:
• Conduct state-of-the-art basic, translational, and clinical research in the areas of speech, language, hearing,
swallowing and balance.
• Offer accessible, culturally competent, evidence-based clinical care for all people with disorders in
communication, balance and swallowing.
• Engage in different activities that directly benefit professional colleagues, students, and individuals and their
families in the community.
• Promote a welcoming and open environment where all can learn and engage.
• Enhance the core values of the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders are caring, collaboration,
compassion, connectedness, and family.
An estimated 1 in 6 individuals suffer from communication impairment in their lifetime. Audiologist and speech
Language Pathologist is an integral part in the multidisciplinary team in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of
person with communication disorders. They identify, prevent, evaluate and treat individuals with communication
disorders. Hence we have started different specialty clinic at Institute of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck
Surgery (Centre of Excellence).
We also provide services for adult outpatients with cognitive-communication disorders resulting from:
• Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
• Dementia/Mild Cognitive Impairment
• Right Hemisphere Disorder
• Traumatic Brain Injury
Dysphagia Clinic
Speech Pathologist helps to assess and manage dysphagia in order to prevent aspiration pneumonia and improve
quality of life for people with swallowing difficulties.
The assessment includes:
• Understanding what medical conditions the individual presents with and how they may affect swallowing
• Assessing the strength and movement of the muscles involved in swallowing
• Observing posture, feeding behaviour and swallowing movements during eating and drinking
• If required, perform further assessments to evaluate swallowing, such as
– Videofluoroscopy (VFS) – an assessment where the swallowing process is viewed on X-ray while
the individual eats or drinks food or liquid coated with barium.
– Flexible endoscopic examination of swallow (FEES) – a flexible scope with a tiny camera is inserted
through the nose to observe the swallowing process
Voice Clinic
Our multidisciplinary team includes otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists and other medical professionals
with specializations in care related to disorders of voice, resonance, breathing, swallowing and head and neck cancer.
Voice Clinic provides comprehensive and state-of-the-art services for patients of all ages using computerised speech
lab (CSL), stroboscope and nasometer.
Dipanwita Roy
1. Arefin Md. S., Roy D., Khan J.; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Disorder with Therapeutic Interpretation for
Communication. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR): Vol. 9, Issue 1, January 2022:
44-51
2. Arefin Md. S., Roy D., Khan J.; Hearing Loss in India: Audiological Perspective. International Journal of Advance
and Innovative Research: Volume 9, Issue 2(XIX): April-June 2022:150-155
3. Arefin Md. S., Khan J., Roy D.; ADHD: Multimodal Intervention with Speech and Language Therapy. Journal of
Positive School Psychology 2022: Vol. 6, No. 6, 4977-4983
4. Arefin Md. S., Polley G., Roy D.; Telepractice in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. International Journal
of Advance and Innovative Research: Volume 9, Issue 3(I): July-September 2022: 309-315
5. Speaker at 4th SHAICON organised by SHAIWB at Science City, Kolkata
6. Conducting member in 3 days (17/10/22, 18/10/22,19/10/22) state level hands on training of Audiologist &
Speech Language pathologists” on post Cochlear Implant rehabilitation at IPGMER & SSKM.
Jahidul Khan
1. Arefin Md. S., Roy D., Khan J.; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Disorder with Therapeutic Interpretation for
Communication. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR): Vol. 9, Issue 1, January 2022:
44-51
2. Arefin Md. S., Roy D., Khan J.; Hearing Loss in India: Audiological Perspective. International Journal of Advance
and Innovative Research: Volume 9, Issue 2(XIX): April-June 2022:150-155
3. Arefin Md. S., Khan J., Roy D.; ADHD: Multimodal Intervention with Speech and Language Therapy. Journal of
Positive School Psychology 2022: Vol. 6, No. 6, 4977-4983
4. Conducting member in 3 days (17/10/22, 18/10/22,19/10/22) state level hands on training of Audiologist &
Speech Language pathologists” on post Cochlear Implant rehabilitation at IPGMER & SSKM.
5. Attended SHAIWBCON 2022 on 7th and 8th May at Science city, Kolkata.
Gotam Polley
1. Arefin Md. S., Polley G., Roy D.; Telepractice in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. International Journal
of Advance and Innovative Research: Volume 9, Issue 3(I): July-September 2022: 309-315
2. Conducting member in 3 days (17/10/22, 18/10/22,19/10/22) state level hands on training of Audiologist &
Speech Language pathologists” on post Cochlear Implant rehabilitation at IPGMER & SSKM.
Sujata Mulia
1. A Comparative Study among Trained Hindustani Classical Singers, Untrained Singers and Non-singers through
Cepstral Analysis” in International Journal of Phonosurgery & Laryngology, Volume 12 Issue 1 (January-June
2022)
2. Attended structured programme on AVT for Rehabilitations in speech & hearing (Virtual) from April 11 –June 27th
2022 conducted by AYJNISHD Mumbai and Cochlear.
3. Attended SHAIWBCON 2022 on 7th and 8th May at Science City, Kolkata.
4. Conducting member in 3 days (17/10/22, 18/10/22,19/10/22) state level hands on training of Audiologist &
Speech Language pathologists” on post Cochlear Implant rehabilitation at IPGMER & SSKM.
Sushmita Biswas
1. Conducting member in 3 days (17/10/22, 18/10/22,19/10/22) state level hands on training of Audiologist &
Speech Language pathologists” on post Cochlear Implant rehabilitation at IPGMER & SSKM.
2. Attended SHAIWBCON 2022 on 7th and 8th May at Science City, Kolkata.
Clinical Services Summery of division of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Audiology and Speech
Language Pathology): December 2021 to November 2022
Total Services under communication sciences and disorders (From 01-12-2021 to 30-11-2022):
36132+11805+16841 = 64778
Psychometry Done