Dr Nupur Kapoor Nerurkar
VOICE SURGEON
M.B.B.S.; D.O.R.L.; M.S.(ENT)
Laryngologist & Voice Surgeon, Bombay Hospital
Former Associate Professor (Sion Hospital)
Meet Dr Nupur
Bombay Hospital
Room 213,2nd floor,New wing
12,New Marine lines,
Mumbai- 400 020. Maharashtra. India
International Publications
Sphenoid Sinus Mucocoele with Unilateral Blindness
Annals of Otology, Rhinology and LaryngologyMucoceles of the sphenoid sinus are rare and may frequently remain undiagnosed until symptoms due to compression of surrounding structures set in. In such cases, the optic nerve, because of its close proximity to the sphenoid sinus, is at risk, and pressure exerted by the mucocele may result in visual impairment. A case of a sphenoid sinus mucocele with sudden-onset unilateral blindness as the only presenting symptom has been described. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention enabled the vision to be restored completely.
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Lacrimal Sac Rhinosporidiosis: a case report
American Journal of OtolaryngologyRhinosporidiosis is a disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. It usually affects the nasal mucosa and rarely the conjunctiva, lacrimal sac, tonsils, and skin. We present a case study of an isolated lacrimal sac rhinosporidiosis in an 8-year-old girl who was a migrant from Orissa, an Eastern coastal state of India. The mode of presentation and management of this case with a review of literature is discussed in brief.
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A Vascular Ring Variant
An unusual case of vocal cord palsyWe present the case of an unusual vascular ring in a 23-year-old male patient who presented for CT examination of the chest for diagnostic work up for unilateral vocal cord palsy. Contrast-enhanced CT revealed the left common carotid artery to be arising from the ascending part of a retrotracheal arch of aorta and traversing anterior to the trachea in the retromanubrial space.
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Vocal Outcomes in Subepithelial Infiltration Technique
A study of 30 CasesUnderstanding of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal folds, availability of better diagnostic tools and precise instruments has spurred the development of newer techniques for the management of benign lesions arising in the vocal folds. As the propensity of the superficial lamina propria to regenerate is minimal, it is of paramount importance to maximally preserve it. Microflap surgery of the vocal folds is based on this principle.
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Thyroid Cartilage Fracture
An unusual case reportSolitary Extra medullary Plasmacytoma of Larynx
Mumbai Voice Surgeon
Our voice is integral to our personality and serves in a way as our signature.In today's world, communication is playing an even greater role with the variety of professional voice users encompassing actors, disc jockeys, radio jockey's, news commentators besides of course singers...
4th Workshop on Phonosurgery
4th Workshop on Phonosurgery held in Mumbai on
August 28 - 29, 2010
Microflap Surgery
Conventional surgery for removal of polyps and cysts involves holding them and amputating …
Endoscopic Laser Surgery
The CO2 Laser is commonly used in the larynx. A laser works as a very precise haemostatic …
Vocal Fold Paralysis
When both the vocal fold are paralysed and stay in the midline (abductor paralysis), the person …
Airway Surgery
When a growth is very large and blocking most of the airway, the patient becomes …
Pitch Change Laryngeal Surgery
Laryngeal framework surgery can be performed to tighten or loosen the tension …
How we speak?
Two white folds, known as the true vocal folds, are present at the inlet of our breathing pipe. These vocal folds allow us to talk when they come together and vibrate. When they move apart, they form an inverted "V" and allow air to enter the breathing pipe and lungs for us to breathe.
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