Dr. KP Ashwathy Reviews

A 12-year-old schoolgirl from a rural village presented with progressive hearing loss, discovered to have bilateral congenital cholesteatomas. Dr. Ashwathy performed staged canal-wall-up mastoidectomies with ossicular reconstruction. The patient received hearing aids post-operatively and now attends a mainstream school with improved academic performance, her agricultural worker parents deeply grateful for the subsidized treatment.

A 65-year retired banker and avid swimmer developed sudden unilateral facial paralysis after scuba diving in the Maldives. Diagnosed with barotrauma-induced facial nerve decompression, Dr. Ashwathy initiated immediate steroid therapy and hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Complete recovery occurred within 6 weeks, allowing the patient to resume his active retirement lifestyle.

A 28-year-old software engineer with nasal obstruction and chronic headaches was found to have a rare sphenochoanal polyp extending into the sphenoid sinus. Dr. Ashwathy performed endoscopic excision using navigation-guided surgery. The patient experienced immediate symptom relief and returned to work within 3 days, with no recurrence at 1-year follow-up.

A 4-year-old boy from an urban slum presented with airway distress due to an aspirated button battery lodged in the subglottis. Dr. Ashwathy performed emergency rigid bronchoscopy within 30 minutes of arrival. Despite some tracheal scarring, the child made full recovery with voice preservation, his daily-wage laborer family receiving completely free treatment through hospital charity.

A 42-year-old professional violinist developed sudden sensorineural hearing loss in her left ear. Dr. Ashwathy initiated intratympanic steroid injections within the critical 48-hour window. While high-frequency hearing didn't fully recover, the patient adapted her playing technique and continues her concert career with minor modifications.

An 80-year-old grandmother with multiple comorbidities presented with a massive recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid. Dr. Ashwathy performed complex revision surgery with facial nerve monitoring and preservation. Despite prolonged recovery, the patient regained normal facial function and celebrated her 81st birthday with her large family gathered around.

A 19-year-old college athlete suffered laryngeal fracture during a rugby match. Dr. Ashwathy performed endoscopic reduction and stenting, avoiding open surgery. The patient returned to competitive sports within 3 months with normal vocal function and no airway limitations.

A 35-year-old pregnant woman (28 weeks gestation) developed a rapidly enlarging thyroid nodule causing tracheal compression. Dr. Ashwathy coordinated with obstetricians to perform thyroidectomy under general anesthesia with fetal monitoring. Both mother and baby recovered well, with the delivery proceeding normally at term.

A 7-year-old girl with Down syndrome presented with severe obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Ashwathy performed adenotonsillectomy with partial uvulectomy and inferior turbinate reduction. The surgery transformed the child's quality of life, improving her cognitive function and daytime alertness significantly.

A 50-year-old factory worker exposed to industrial chemicals developed bilateral vocal cord granulomas. After failed conservative treatment, Dr. Ashwathy performed microdirect laryngoscopy with potassium titanyl phosphate laser ablation. The patient returned to work with voice therapy and implemented workplace safety changes advocated by the doctor.

A 23-year-old medical student presented with recurrent epistaxis discovered to be from a hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Dr. Ashwathy performed endoscopic septodermoplasty with CO2 laser. The patient now manages her condition well and is pursuing ENT as her specialty, inspired by her treatment experience.

A 68-year-old fisherman from coastal Karnataka presented with a neglected malignant ulcer of the pinna. Dr. Ashwathy performed wide local excision with reconstruction using a temporoparietal fascia flap. The patient remains disease-free at 2-year follow-up and continues his livelihood with regular surveillance.

A 31-year-old professional singer developed muscle tension dysphonia before a major concert tour. Dr. Ashwathy provided voice therapy and performed office-based laryngeal electromyography to guide botulinum toxin injection. The patient completed her tour successfully and now incorporates vocal hygiene into her daily routine.