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(Prof) Dr. Satish Nair’s diligence, intellect and commitment to academics is an integral part of his practice and it is this passion that pushes him to attain excellence in his field. A teacher and guide to students of ENT and Head Neck Surgery for more than two decades. He has over fifty publications in various national and international journals. He has authored books on Head & Neck Oncology, Head & Neck Dissection and Clinical Audiology which are an integral part of learning for researchers and students.

Books Authored

1. Manual of Head & Neck Oncology (Version 1 & 2)

2. Head & Neck Surgery Dissection Manual

3. Manual of Clinical Audiology (Version 1 & 2)

Case Studies & Treatment Approaches

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Workshops, Conferences & Academic Activities

Course Director

  • Head Neck Cadaveric Dissection Workshop – July 2016, Jan 2017 & Aug 2017
  • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Anterior Skull Base Cadaveric Dissection Workshop April 2017

Joint Organising Secretary

  • ‘PHONOCON – 2010’, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi, 2011.

Organising Committee

  • 38th Annual Conference. The Association of Otolaryngologists of India (Delhi State Branch), 21-22 Feb 2015.

Organising Secretary

  • SINOCON, Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, 2009
  • Post Graduate Teaching & Cadaveric Dissection Workshop in Head & Neck Surgery – 2012’ Army Hospital (R&R), Jan 2012, Delhi
  • Central Trainers Workshop on Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening Programme-2013, Army Hospital (R&R), 21 Sep 2013, Delhi.
  • ‘Implants in Otology-2014’ Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt, 21-22 Feb 2014
  • ‘Footsteps in ENT- An approach to Postgraduate practical / Viva-Voce Examination’ army Hospital (R&R), 24 Aug 2014, Delhi

Memberships & Affiliations

Life Members Of

(a) Association of Otolaryngologists of India. (LM 3590)

(b) Foundation for Head & Neck Oncology, India. (LM 249)

(c) The Cochlear Implant Group of India. (LM 280)

(d) Indian Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (LM 68)

(e) Laryngology and Voice Association of India.

(f) Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI-279)

(g) Association of Otolaryngologists of India (Delhi Branch)

MEMBER GOVERNING COUNCIL AOI (DELHI BR): 2014-15
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER 2016-17, IJOHNS

Publications

Shah, A.S., Nair, S., Pavithra, V. et al. Anatomical and Surgical Study to Evaluate the Accuracy of “C-M-S” Technique in Facial Nerve Identification During Parotid Surgery. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 73, 188–192 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02329-3

Nair, Satish & JG, Aishwarya & Warrier, Nagamani & V, Pavithra & Jain, Aditya & Shamim, Mehrin & Ramanathan, Krishna & Vasu, Pooja. (2021). Endoscopic ear surgery in middle ear cholesteatoma. Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery. 4. 10.1016/j.lers.2021.01.004.

Nair, S., Aishwarya, J.G., Jain, A. et al. Mini-Incision Parotidectomy-Our Technique. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02882-5

Nair, S., Srivastava, N., Brijith, K.V.R. et al. Surgical Landmarks for Parapharyngeal Internal Carotid Artery During Extended Endoscopic Surgery of Nasopharynx: A Cadaveric and Radiological Study. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02508-w

Nair, S., Aishwarya, J.G., Vasu, P.K. et al. Outcomes of Totally Endoscopic Versus Microscopic Techniques in Middle Ear Cholesteatoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02869-2

Aishwarya J G , Shah AS, Nair S, Kumar S, Kumar S, Brijith KVR, Srivastava N, Ibrahim A. Safe surgical zone during TORS radical tonsillectomy: An anatomical and radiological study. LERS. 2020;3(2):34-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lers.2020.04.002

Nair, S., Aishwarya, J.G. Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Our Experience. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02042-1.

Nair, S., Ibrahim, A. The Importance of Cribriform-Lamella Angle in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02171-7

Ramanathan, K., Nair, S., Pavithra, V., Kumar S., Adoor G., Karjigi U., Shivakumar S. Igg4 Related Disease of Skull Base—A Diagnostic Challenge. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02135-x

Ibrahim, A., Kumar, S., Patil, A.R., Aishwarya J.G., Shah A.S., Nair S. Radiological and cadaveric study of anatomical safe zone for transoral base of tongue surgery. J Robotic Surg (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-020-01164-6

Brijith, K.V.R., Aishwarya, J.G., Shah, A.S., Nair S. Modified CT Scan Scoring System for Evaluating Symptom Severity of Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02259-0

Nair S, Brijith KVR, Aishwarya J.G, Pavithra V. Transcanal endoscopic excision of tympanic paraganglioma: A three-case series. Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery. 2020.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lers.2020.10.001.

Ramanathan, K., Patil, A.R., Narasimhan, S., Nair S. Imaging and Intervention in Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Retropharyngeal Abscess. Indian J Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02283-0

Aishwarya, J.G., Nair, S., Patil, C.N. et al. Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma of Parotid Gland: A Diagnostic Challenge. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 71, 533–536 (2019). DOI: 10.1007/s12070-018-1382-8

Aishwarya J G, Nair S, Anoop P, Shivakumar S, Patil AR, Babu S. Otologic presentation of multiple myeloma with isolated temporal bone involvement: Diagnostic and therapeutic implications. Ann Indian Acad Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019;3:45-8 https://www.aiaohns.in/text.asp?2019/3/1/45/265140

Swetha K, Nair S, Brijith KVR, Aishwarya JG, Nagamani YS, Indeewar H. Selective Neck Dissection Technique in the Treatment of Recurrent Pyriform Sinus Fistula. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019;71(Suppl 1):506-509. doi:10.1007/s12070-018-1374-8.

Nair S, Ramalingam WVBS, Bharadwaj R, Malik A, Prasad R. Ectopic Pituitary Adenoma: Case Report with Review of Literature. Indian J Neurosurg 2017;6:117-121. DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1584598

Nair, S., Gupta, A., Nilakantan, A. et al. I Impaired Vestibular Function After Cochlear Implantation in Children: Role of Static Posturography. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017 Jun;69(2):252-258. doi: 10.1007/s12070-017-1124-3. Epub 2017 Apr 18.

Nair S, Nilakantan A, Sood A, Gupta A, Gupta A. Challenges in the Management of Laryngeal Stenosis.Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 Sep;68(3):294-9. doi – 10.1007/s12070-015-0936-2

Mittal R, Ramesh AV, Panwar SS, Nilkantan A, Sinha VR, Nair S, et al. Mapping of pediatric cochlear implant recipients using electrical auditory brainstem responses as a tool. Indian J Otol 2015;21:14-8. doi:10.4172/2324-8785.1000213

Nair S, Mohan S, Nilakantan A, Gupta A, Malik A, Gupta A. Impact of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Scan on Initial Evaluation of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Our Experience at a Tertiary Care Center in India. World J Nucl Med 2015;14:19-24. doi: 10.4103/1450-1147.150519

Gupta A, Nair S, Nilakantan A, Sood A. Aggressive Fibromatosis of Head and Neck in a child. Indian J Otolaryngol head Neck Surg. Vol 67 (1) (2015), Page 154-157 (DOI) 10.1007/s12070-014-0796-1.

Nair S, Ramalingam WVBS, Bharadwaj R, Ramesh AV, Malik A, Mohan S. Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the ethmoids. Med J Armed Forces India. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mjafi.2014.03.007

Malik A, Nair S, Nilakantan A. Laryngeal framework surgery for adductor spasmodic dysphonia. J Laryngol Voice 2014;4:28-31. https://www.laryngologyandvoice.org/text.asp?2014/4/1/28/141464 

Malik A, Ramalingam WVBS, Nilakantan A, Nair S, Ramesh AV, Raj P. Comparison of the use of silastic with titanium prefabricated implant in type I thyroplasty. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2014;80:156-60, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5935/1808-8694.20140032

Nair S, Mohan S, Mandal G, Nilakantan A. Tracheal Stenosis: Our Experience at a Tertiary Care Centre in India with Special Regard to Cause and Management. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery: Volume 66, Issue 1 (2014), Page 51-56. DOI: 10.1007/s12070-013-0663-5

Nair S, Ramalingam WVBS, Bharadwaj R, Mohan S, Malik A. Angiomyxolipoma: Unusual swelling of oral cavity. Med J Armed Forces India. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mjafi.2013.11.002

Ramalingam WVBS, Nair S, Mandal G. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour of the oral cavity. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Oct 2012; 70(10): e581-e585.  https://bit.ly/3ffUZAr

Mittal R, Ramesh AV, Panwar SS, Nilkantan A, Nair S, Mehra PR. Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder: its prevalence and audiological characteristics in an Indian tertiary care hospital. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. September 2012; 76(9):1351-1354. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.06.005

Nair S, James E, Awasthi S, Nambiar S, Goyal S. A Review of the Clinicopathological and Radiological Features of Unilateral Nasal Mass. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2011, DOI: 10.1007/s12070-011-0288-5

Venkatesh MD, Datta R, Satish. Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Armed Forces. Journal of Combat Medical Support and Logistics, Vol 3, No 2, 2013-2014:38-43.

Nair S, Sood A, Nilakantan A, Ramesh AV, Gupta A. A Survey of Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Indian Air Force Personnel by Extra High Frequency Audiometry. Ind J Aerospace Med 2014;58(1):21-26.

Mohan S, Nair S, Prasad M, Nilakantan A, Malik A. Inverted papilloma of frontal sinus with intracranial extension. Med J Armed Forces India. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mjafi.2013.10.009

Nair S. Nasal Breathing Exercise and its Effect on Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery Apr – Jun 2012; 64(2):172-176. DOI: 10.1007/s12070-011-0243-5

Ramalingam WVBS, Nair S, Ramesh AV, Gupta DK, Kumar A. Combined Laryngocele Secondary to Localized Laryngeal Amyloidosis. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Apr – Jun 2012; 64(2): 193-196. DOI: 10.1007/s12070-012-0497-6.

Nair S . Importance of Ethmoidal Roof in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Open Access Scientific Reports. Aug 2012; 1: 251. doi:10.4172/scientificreports.251.

Nair S, James E, Chugh R. An unusual case of recurrent post aural abscess. Indian J Otolaryngol head Neck Surg.: Volume 63, Issue 1 (2011), Page 58-60

Nair S, Dutta A, Rajagopalan R, Nambiar S. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyposis: A Comparative Study. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Volume 63, Number 1 (2011), 50-55, DOI:10.1007/s12070-011-0

Nair S, James E, Dutta A. A rare case of mucopyocele in the compartmentalised maxillary sinus. Indian J Otolaryngol head Neck Surg. (Aug –Sep 2010) Vol 62, Supp 2;S222-224.

Lt Col S Nair, Col RS Bhadauria, Lt Col S Sharma. Effect Of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery On Asthmatic Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Indian J Otolaryngol head Neck Surg (July-Sep 2010) 62(3) (Rhinology):285-288. doi 10.1007/s12070-010-0086-5

Nair S, James E, Dutta A, Goyal S. Antrolith in the maxillary sinus: an unusual complication of endoscopic sinus surgery. Indian J Otolaryngol head Neck Surg. (Jan –Mar 2010) Vol 62, No 1;81-83

Lt Col S Nair, Col RS Bhadauria, Lt Col S Sharma. Impact of endoscopic sinus surgery on symptom manifestation of chronic rhinosinusitis. Med J Armed Forces India. Jan 2010, Vol 66, No 1. doi 10.1016/S0377-1237(10)80091-7

Awasthi SK, Satish, A Comparative study of nasal endoscopy vis-à-vis conventional rhinoscopy in aircrew. Ind J Aerospace Med 2010;54(2):30-37.

Lt Col S Nair, AVM R C Kashyap. A study of the prevalence and severity of noise induced hearing loss in Indian Air Force personnel. Med J Armed Forces India 2009;July;66, doi 10.1016/S0377-1237(09)80015-4

Nair S. Correlation between symptoms and CT scan findings in patients of chronic rhinosinusitis: a modified CT scan typing system. Rhinology.2009;47(2):181-186

Nair S. Laryngoscope. Mar 2009: 617 In reference to The Role of Allergy and Smoking in Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Polyposis.Laryngoscope.2008;118: 1521-1527

Lt Col S Nair, AVM R C Kashyap. Significance of 6 KHz in noise induced hearing loss in Indian Air Force personnel. Indian J Aerospace Med; Dec 2008

Nair S. Indian J Otolaryngol head Neck Surg Vol Apr – Sep 2008;60 Role of rhinomanometry to assess nasal airflow and resistance in patients undergoing septoplasty” IJOHNS (April-Jun 2008) 60, 133-136

Lt Col S Nair, Maj A Bahal, Col RS Bhadauria. Lobular Capillary Hemangioma of Nasal Cavity. Med J Armed Forces India 2008; 64: 270-271.

Lt Col S Nair, Maj A Bahal, Col ML Gupta, Col R Lakhtakia. REAH: Unusual Case of Unilateral Nasal Blockage. Med J Armed Forces India 2008;64:280-81.

Col RS Bhadauria, Lt Col S Nair, Dr DK Pal. A Survey of Deaf Mutes. Med J Armed Forces India 2007;63:29-32.

Research Activities

1. ARMED FORCES MEDICAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE PROJECTS (AFMRC)

(a) A Study Of Prevalence And Severity Of Chronic Rhinosinusitis And The Impact Of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery In The Management. (2005-2007)

(b) A Comparative Study Of Nasal Endoscopy Vis-à-vis Conventional Rhinoscopy In Aircrew. (2007-2008)

(c) To Study The Prevalence And Severity Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss In The Indian Armed Forces And To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Otoacoustic Emissions And Extra High Frequency Audiometry As A Tool For Screening. (2011-2013)

(d) A Study Of The Vestibular Function In Chidren With Sensorineural Hearing Loss And To Evaluate The Effects Of Cochlear Implantation On The Vestibular Function. (2013-2014)

(e) Outcomes In Terms Of Voice Quality In Patients Of Early Stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Larynx (Glottis) Pre And Post Radiotherapy Using Laryngeal Stroboscopy And Grbas Scoring

2. COLLABORATIVE PROJECT (DRDO & AFMRC)

Study To Evaluate Updated Strategies For Management Of Severe To Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss In Children And Adults With A View To Optimizing Hearing, Speech And Language Outcomes. (2013-2016)

3. DEPARTMENTAL PROJECTS

(i) A Study Of Prevalence And Severity Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss In Air Force Personnel And Their Dependents At An Air Force Base. (2000 – 2003)

(ii) Static Platform Evaluation Of Vestibular Function After Ear Surgery (2014)

(iii) Relevance Of eSRT In Mapping Of Paediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients: A Pilot Study (2014)

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