by smbalaji | Oct 24, 2017 | Events
The 1st 2 days i.e. 24 & 25 Oct 2016 were the pre-conference Live Surgery workshop which was held in Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital. In this workshop, world-renowned craniofacial surgeons performed free surgeries for children and adults suffering from complex skull and face deformities. Operating Faculty included Congress President & Hospital Director Prof. S.M. Balaji, Prof. GE Ghali, Chancellor & Dean, LSU Health Sciences Center, Gamble Professor & Chairman, Louisiana, USA, Prof. Kenneth Salyer, Founder & Chairman, World Craniofacial Foundation, Texas, USA (the eminent surgeon who separated the Egyptian twins conjoined in the head & who was on the team of doctors who tried to save President John Kennedy when shot) and Dr. Jason Dashow, LSU Health Sciences Center, Louisiana, USA.
The surgeries performed were transmitted live to doctors & trainee surgeons seated in the conference hall. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity for the participants to learn intricate surgical techniques and advanced procedures from the skilled international experts.
by smbalaji | Oct 4, 2017 | Events
Cranio-maxillofacial surgery is a superspecialty that evolved after the world wars. The complexity of the field and the dedication required to achieve mastery has resulted in very few surgeons specializing in it. Prof. S. M. Balaji, a renowned Cranio-maxillofacial surgeon from Chennai, India had meticulously documented every case during his twenty seven years of practice and has authored this book so that the knowledge gained during those years is not lost to the world.
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Clinical Cranio-Maxillary Surgery textbook, the first craniomaxillofacial surgery textbook by an Indian author and also the first by a single author.
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Prof. S. M. Balaji with Prof. Mossey, Prof. Walls, Prof. D’ Souza, Dr. Fox, and Prof. Tolar at the book release function.
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Prof. S. M. Balaji with Prof. Mossey, Prof. Walls, Prof. D’ Souza, Dr. Fox, and Prof. Tolar at the book release function.
This book is designed primarily as a reference book for post-graduates and residents in Maxillofacial Surgery and Craniofacial Surgery. Liberal use of line diagrams, photos, and infographics in this book has made the learning process more interactive with greater involvement of the reader. Dr. Kenneth Salyer, one of the pioneers in the field of Cranio-maxillofacial Surgery in the world has penned the foreword for this book in recognition of Dr. Balaji’s many innovations and contributions to this demanding field, which is being published by Elsevier India and was released in a grand function at Hyatt Regency on October 4, 2017.
The book was released in the presence of several key opinion leaders in Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and Eminent Dental Researchers. They included Prof. Newell W Johnson, CMG, FMedSci, Professor of Maxillofacial Pathology, Honorary Professor of Dental Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia, Prof. Peter Mossey, PhD., Professor of Maxillofacial Surgeon, Professor of Craniofacial Development, Associate Dean Research & Director WHO Collaborating Centre, School of Dentistry, University of Dundee, UK, Prof. Angus William G. Walls, FDSRCS, PhD., President, International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Director, Edinburgh Dental Institute, Deanery of Clinical Sciences, Edinburgh, Scotland, Prof. Rena D’Souza, DDS, MS, PhD., President-Elect, International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Associate Vice-Provost for Research, Professor of Dentistry, University of Utah, USA, Dr. Christopher H. Fox, DMD, DMSc., Executive Director, International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Alexandria, USA, Prof. Mirek Tolar, MD, PhD., Pacific Regenerative Dentistry Laboratory, Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, Cleft Prevention International Foundation , San Francisco, California, USA and Prof. David C. Alexander, MD, PhD., Principal, Appolonia Global Health Sciences, Greenbrook, New Jersey, USA.
by smbalaji | Mar 14, 2017 | Events
Dr. Kenneth Salyer, Founder & Chairman, World Craniofacial Foundation, Texas, USA, visited Balaji Craniofacial Hospital and Research Institute and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Consultant & Director Dr. S.M. Balaji making this centre the WCF’s Asian affiliate partner.
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The visiting delegation – Dr. Kenneth Salyer, Mrs. Salyer and Mr. Russell Martin
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The visiting delegation – Dr. Kenneth Salyer, Mrs. Salyer and Mr. Russell Martin, President, World Craniofacial Foundation, touring the hospital facilities
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Dr. Salyer keenly seeing the advanced 3D printing technology and sterolithographic skull model used by Dr. Balaji to plan a complex craniofacial reconstruction surgery recently
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Dr. Salyer keenly seeing the advanced 3D printing technology and sterolithographic skull model used by Dr. Balaji to plan a complex craniofacial reconstruction surgery recently
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Following extensive discussions and impressed by Dr. Balaji’s expertise in craniofacial surgeries and by the hospital’s robust infrastructure, World Craniofacial Foundation, USA, partners with Balaji Craniofacial Hospital and Research Institute as its international affiliate partner.
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Following extensive discussions and impressed by Dr. Balaji’s expertise in craniofacial surgeries and by the hospital’s robust infrastructure, World Craniofacial Foundation, USA, partners with Balaji Craniofacial Hospital and Research Institute as its international affiliate partner.
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Dr. Kenneth Salyer, Mrs. Salyer and Mr. Russell Martin greet the center’s staff and team
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Dr. S.M. Balaji introducing Ms. Mala, Senior Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Consulate General of Chennai, to the visiting delegation.
by smbalaji | Jun 8, 2016 | Events
The Seychelles is an archipelago of more than 100 picturesque islands in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa, known for its beaches, coral reefs, diving, nature reserves and rare wildlife. Diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles have existed since Seychelles gained independence in 1976. Tamil immigrants arrived in Seychelles as early as 1770, and the Indians, particularly from Tamil Nadu were among the first settlers. Traders from the French colony of Pondicherry and later traders from present day Tamil Nadu, visited the islands for trade. Today, Indians are the biggest trading community in Seychelles.
Honorable Mr. Alain St.Ange, Minister of Tourism & Culture, Republic of Seychelles on his official visit to Chennai to build on strategic partnerships in travel and Medical Tourism, visited Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital and Dr. S.M. Balaji. Dr. Balaji, a Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgeon on invitation of the Ministry of Health, Government of Seychelles, has been operating on patients with craniofacial abnormalities in Seychelles, for the past 16 years. Till date, he has performed about 2000 successful rehabilitation in Seychelles, during the once a quarter year visit to Seychelles.
During the interaction, Minister fondly remembered his strong ties with Indians and close friendship with Dr. Balaji. Honorable Mr. Alain St.Ange inaugurated the newly commissioned Craniotome. This state of art equipment can precisely cut the skull and exactly stop when the bone is cut and brain is reached. With the help of this equipment, the duration and cost of complex craniofacial surgery is reduced.
Speaking to the Press and Media, he spoke on building bilateral ties and how advances in medical sciences and technologies cross boundaries. Applauding the expertise of Dr. Balaji he called for greater role from all stakeholders to better serve the society while building on strategic partnerships.
by smbalaji | Sep 28, 2015 | Events, Surgery
Ear Reconstruction Surgery(Microtia) for a Seychelles boy
9-year-old Nathan Parkash from Seychelles was born with completely absent external portion of his right ear, he only had a very small, rudimentary ear lobule. His left ear was normal. Doctors in his hometown diagnosed that the child’s hearing was normal. As the boy started going to school, his social interactions increased, children at school began teasing him because of his ear. He suffered ridicule and unwelcome stares. He saw that he was not able to wear sunglasses and walkmans like his fellow mates. He started becoming psychologically depressed about his appearance. Slowly he became withdrawn and self-conscious. His parents were becoming increasingly worried for their child’s poor self-esteem. They looked for hospitals that do ear reconstructions all around the world and they found that such centers are very few and the results were not up-to the mark. Usually people from Seychelles go to South Africa or Dubai for medical treatment. They found that very few hospitals were available for doing such procedures but the outcomes were not satisfactory.
The Govt. of Seychelles referred them to our hospital for the ear reconstruction surgery (Microtia) as they found the surgical results of the surgeon to be exceptionally best in India. Dr. S.M. Balaji decided to perform complete ear reconstruction in 2 stages using the boy’s own rib graft (costochondral graft) as artificial materials can lead to inherent problems like infection, allergy and loss of stability over time. Using the patient’s own graft is the best technique giving permanent and stable results.
The first stage was called cartilage-banking surgery. Based on the measurements of the normal left ear, a template was made. It was important to do this correctly as the ear characteristics have to be accurately replicated to achieve symmetry. A costochondral graft was taken from the rib. Using the template as reference, the graft was contoured to create the structural framework. This is most crucial and has to be done with great precision and accuracy. The skin of the right ear was raised creating a pocket and the cartilage framework was placed below the skin. Additional piece of cartilage was also placed adjacent for future use. A surgical drain was placed that created a suction making the overlying skin to adapt to the framework and the ear shape was achieved
After 3 months the second stage surgery called ear-lifting surgery was done. Using the excess preserved cartilage and skin graft, the entire ear framework was lifted from the side of the head giving a normal, raised appearance to the ear. Following reconstruction the ear was given a more aesthetic, natural-looking appearance. As the boy grows the normal left ear will grow, but the reconstructed right ear will not increase in size. So to avoid re-surgery, the right ear was reconstructed with a higher dimension matching the adult size.
Following second stage surgery the boy is delighted about his “new ear”. Also he is happy that he won’t be teased any longer. He and his parents are happy with the surgery outcome and returned to their hometown. He may require revision surgery at later stage. Ear reconstruction surgeries are challenging and must be performed with skill, care & artistic sense. Timely correction of ear defects is important for the person’s physical and emotional well-being.
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Ear Reconstruction Surgery for a Seychelles boy
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Ear Reconstruction Surgery for a Seychelles boy
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Ear Reconstruction Surgery for a Seychelles boy
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by smbalaji | Nov 30, 2014 | Events
New Operation Theatre at the Government Hospital at Mahe, Ministry of Health, Republic of Seychelles was inaugurated by His Excellency Hon’ble Mr. Danny Faure, Vice President of Seychelles. Other dignitaries present at the handing-over ceremony were Health Minister of Seychelles Hon’ble Mrs. Mitcy Larue, Former Health Minister Dr Erna H. Athanasius MD Pediatrics, Chief Justice of Seychelles Supreme Court along with Nurse Manager of Operation Theatre Mrs. Ramona Bristol.
Prof. S.M. Balaji, Maxillofacial Surgeon operated on the inaugural day.
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