{"id":24818,"date":"2026-05-04T10:48:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=24818"},"modified":"2026-05-05T11:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T11:13:12","slug":"a-qualitative-leap-in-the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-hearing-and-speech-disorders-the-opening-of-the-ear-nose-and-throat-department","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/news\/a-qualitative-leap-in-the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-hearing-and-speech-disorders-the-opening-of-the-ear-nose-and-throat-department\/","title":{"rendered":"A Qualitative Leap in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hearing and Speech Disorders: the Opening of the Ear, Nose and Throat Department"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">As part of the ongoing development plan at Aswan University Hospitals, and under the auspices of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Prof. Loay Saad El-Din Nasrat,<\/span> President of Aswan University; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Prof. Mohamed Zaki El-Dashoury,<\/span> Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Prof. Ashraf Maabad,<\/span> Executive Director of Aswan University Hospitals\u2014and in the presence of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Engineer Amr Lashin, Governor of Aswan<\/span>\u2014the university hospitals witnessed the inauguration of the Ear, Nose, and Throat <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(ENT)<\/span> Department, headed by <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Prof. Essam Abu El-Magd<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">The opening of this department represents a significant addition to the system of specialized medical services. It has been equipped in accordance with the latest international medical standards to provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services, keeping pace with global advancements in this vital specialty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">The department includes four inpatient rooms with a total capacity of 16 beds, in addition to a fully equipped examination room featuring state-of-the-art medical devices. These include an advanced surgical microscope, a flexible nasopharyngoscopy, and a complete endoscopic unit for nasal and sinus examinations, enabling highly accurate diagnosis of various conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">The department also houses a comprehensive audiology unit equipped with modern technologies, including an audiometer for precise assessment of hearing loss. An otoacoustic emissions <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(OAE)<\/span> device is used to evaluate middle ear function, while a brainstem auditory evoked potentials<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> (BAEP)<\/span> device supports the diagnosis of hearing impairment, particularly in children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">In addition, the department provides specialized services in speech therapy and the treatment of voice disorders. A dedicated speech therapy unit offers advanced services, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Examination and treatment of vocal cord disorders using specialized endoscopic techniques.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Treatment of stuttering.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Rehabilitation of children with speech delays.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-The department is further supported by state-of-the-art surgical facilities, including modern operating rooms equipped with advanced surgical microscopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18px;\">For performing delicate procedures such as:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Microscopic ear surgery.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Tympanoplasty (eardrum repair).<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Skull base surgery.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Nasal and sinus surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">Moreover, the department is equipped with <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&#8221;COBLATION System &#8221;<\/span>\u2014one of the latest medical technologies\u2014serving as an advanced alternative to conventional surgical methods. It is used in procedures such as:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Tonsillectomy<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Reduction of enlarged turbinate<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">-Removal of vocal cord polyps<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">These procedures are performed with high precision, helping to minimize pain and reduce recovery time. The department is staffed by a distinguished team of faculty members and their assistants, supported by a highly qualified nursing and technical team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional healthcare services in accordance with the highest standards of quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">This development comes under the supervision of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Prof. Essam Abu El-Magd,<\/span> Head of the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ENT<\/span> Department, who leads a fully integrated system combining medical expertise with cutting-edge technology, while placing strong emphasis on comprehensive and compassionate patient care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\">The inauguration of this department reflects the commitment of the administration of Aswan University Hospitals to continuously advancing medical services and adopting the latest technologies. This contributes to delivering high-quality healthcare to the people of Aswan and Upper Egypt, while reducing the need to refer patients outside the governorate.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the ongoing development plan at Aswan University Hospitals, and under the auspices of Prof. Loay Saad El-Din Nasrat, President of Aswan University; Prof. Mohamed Zaki El-Dashoury, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; and Prof. Ashraf Maabad, Executive Director of Aswan University Hospitals\u2014and in the presence of Engineer Amr Lashin, Governor of Aswan\u2014the&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/news\/a-qualitative-leap-in-the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-hearing-and-speech-disorders-the-opening-of-the-ear-nose-and-throat-department\/\"><span>Read More<\/span><i>&#43;<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":24819,"template":"","tags":[],"news-category":[3],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/24818"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/24818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24835,"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/24818\/revisions\/24835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24818"},{"taxonomy":"news-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/med.aswu.edu.eg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-category?post=24818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}