Rahmat Omar
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- Dr Rahmat Omar, a Johor-born and UM/USA-educated ENT Surgeon who has been practicing Otolaryngology and Head & Surgery since 2001. He started his medical career with MBBS degree from University of Malaya in 1994 and then became a Trainee Lecturer in 1998 at Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. He obtained Masters Degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery in 2001 and became a lecturer, followed by clinical specialist position. He pursued subspecialty fellowship in Laryngology at University of Pittsburgh in 2004 under supervisionship of Dr Clark Rosen and established the Laryngology & Voice Clinic at University of Malaya Medical Centre upon his return. His expertise areas are in general otorhinolaryngology (ENT), laryngology/voice surgery and voice care, head and neck laser surgery, airway reconstruction surgery, snoring and sleep apnoea (OSA) surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, and minimally invasive ENT surgery (including radiosurgery, harmonic surgery, and by using balloon technology) . He became an Associate Professor and Consultant Otolaryngologist in 2007. He is a member of various professional bodies including the Asean Sleep Surgical Society, Malaysian Society of Otorhinolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeons (MSO-HNS), Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology (MSAI), and Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) . He has authored Ear Nose Throat Colour Atlas and Synopsis, published by the University Malaya Press and Image Based ENT and Head & Neck Surgery by Jaypee Brothers. He has also published to many local and international academic journals and now working on another book publication on Laryngology & Voice Surgery. He owned few professional educational websites at http://www.otorhinolaryngologyportal.com and http://www.laryngologysurgery.com. He is currently a visiting Laryngologist at University Malaya Medical Centre and Hospital Sungai Buloh, Selangor. He is also regularly invited as a speaker for seminars and courses and has won over 20 awards from various key organizations. Currently, Dr. Rahmat Omar works at Pantai Hospital Cheras, Kuala Lumpur and holding the Head of Department position.
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Frontal Sinus Illumination Using Baloon Sinuplasty Light Guide
Confirming illumination of frontal sinus before balloon insertion and dilatation.
Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC)
A cancer which involves the nasopharynx (hind-part) of the nose is called nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Usually originates at the fossa of Rosenmüller (FOR) area which is a cleft just behind the prominence...
Grommet In-Situ
In this video we can see a ventilation tube or grommet in the eardrum for the purpose of short-term ventilation of the middle ear. The drum will extruded it spontaneously. Amongst it’s commoner...
Right VoCal Cord Polyp
In this video, a sessile vocal cord polyp is seen involving the anterior segment of the right vocal cord. Severe supraglottic squeeze from compensatory effect to overcome mass in between true vocal...
Acute Epiglottis with Abscess Formation
The epiglottis is severely swollen, inflamed and may cause supgralottic narrowing in this adult patient who was diagnosed with acute epiglottitis. Pus is seen discharging on the left side of vallecula-pharyngoepiglottic...
Swelling Caused By Phlebectasia of Right Internal Jugular Vein
In this video, there is a swelling located at the lower part of right side of neck near the sternomastoid attachment and made more obvious seen during acts of swallowing and upon Valsalva manouevre. This...
Haemostasis of Post-Tonsillectomy Bleeding
In this video, haemostasis of bleeding post-tonsillectomy bed blood vessel using bipolar diathermy was achieved. This secondary haemorrhage can be life-threatening and need immediate attention. An antibiotic...
Diagnostic Endoscopy of Oropharynx, Hypopharynx & Larynx
A diagnostic examination of pharynx and larynx by using 0 and 70 degree endoscope is shown. The patient has bilateral hypertrophied tonsil due to recurrent tonsillitis.
Endoscopic View of Phrynx During Tonsillectomy with Boyle Davis Gag...
Endoscopic view of oral of oropharynx during tonsillectomy (before and after its removal) with Boyle-Davis mouth gag set in place.
Otomycosis of the Left Ear
The typical otomycosis (superficial fungal infection) of the ear passage is shown. Microear suction and topical antifungal therapy was initiated.
Acute Otitis Media
Bilateral acute otitis media in a patient presented with earache and fever. An antibiotic course was prescribed.
Intraoperative Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring During Thyroidectomy...
This video shows an intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring using NIM-Response 3.0 system. The use of this device is particularly useful in cases of large goitre, malignant thyroid disease...
Intraoperative Facial Nerve Monitoring During Parotidectomy
Intraoperative facial nerve monitoring using NIM-neuro 3.0 is shown here. The main trunk and all the branches were intact.
Chronic Sinusitis As Predisposing Factor To Middle Ear Effusion Formation
This video shows right middle ear effusion in a patient with chronic sinusitis. Similar finding was found on the contralateral ear.
The Use of Aural Speculum To Avoid Nasal Vibrissae for Better Viewing...
This video shows a technique use to avoid nasal vibrissae during nasal endoscopy which is very useful in outpatient clinic setting. The largest size aural speculum that fits snugly into nasal introitus...
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Earwax Removal
Syringing with warm water (at body temperature) is presented as a technique of removing the earwax. This procedure needs softening solution instilled before or softer wax to be properly performed. Patient...
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Rhinorrhea
Leak of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can have a different sources - trauma, iatrogenic or spontanaeous. In the former two, the reason may be the acquired defect along base of skull (for example from fractures)...
Respiratory Distress and Stridor in an Infant
There is a huge importance in recognizing signs of respiratory distress in an infant or a child. The main signs are: nasal flaring, increase breathing rate and recessions (indrawings) which may involve...
Child's Throat - 5 year old
This video presents the throat of a 5 year old child with bilateraly enlarged tonsils. Visualization of the epiglottis was performed (easily seen behind the hanging epiglottis). Abbreviations: E - epiglottis,...
The Typical Laryngeal Endoscopy Appearance in Reflux Laryngitis
A condition whereby there is an inflammation of the laryngeal and pharyngeal mucosa caused by acids derived from the stomach is called the laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR) or so-called reflux laryngitis....
Tonsillectomy by Dissection Method
This video shows bilateral tonsils removal by dissection method. It is a classic method before other newer techniques such as diathermy, harmonic scalpel, coblator, or carbon dioxide laser were introduced....
Internal Jugular Vein Ligation
This film presents ligation of right internal jugular vein. This is an important therapy step in radical neck dissection for oncological searching for metastatic head and neck cancer.The vein is ligated...
Fasciculations of A Tongue
The damage to the lower motor neurons cause visual, irregular and involuntary contractions of individual muscle fibbers which are called fasciculations. In this video we can see fasciculations of intrinsic...
Nasal septum deviation With Septal Spur
Significant nasal septum deviation (DNS) may be complicated by epistaxis, crusting and sinusitis. After watching this video you will be able to identify deviated nasal septum. This video presents a deviated...
Nosebleed - Cauterization With TCA 50%
The video presents a case of a patient with recurrent nosebleeds from the left nostril. Under the blood clot, a bleeding blood vessel was found. After failed adrenaline application it was cauterized with...
The Human Floor of Mouth and The Tongue Anatomy
In this video we can see the normal anatomy of floor of mouth and the tongue. It easy to see the ligual vein which is superficially located. It is possible to palpate bimanually the submandbular gland...
Bilateral Earwax Cumulation
The most common laryngological problems are associated with earwax. These includes irritations, itchiness, fullness and block sensations, conductive reduction of hearing and even earache. Bileteral brownish-black...
Otomycosis of the Left Ear
The typical otomycosis (superficial fungal infection) of the ear passage is shown. Microear suction and topical antifungal therapy was initiated.
Otomycosis involving the left ear canal
The term, otomycosis refers to a superficial fungal infection of the ear canal/passage. The most common symptoms are: earache, itchiness, and discharge. During the examination a reddish ear canal can...
Laryngeal Movements Upon Laryngeal Crepitus Assessment
The laryngeal movements upon laryngeal crepitus assessment are presented. It is commonly performed as a part of clinical examination of the larynx. Prominence of the larynx is hold and moves sideways...
Palatal Patechiae & Ecchymosis
Throat packing performef or ENT surgery or procedure can potentially cause unintentional injuries to throat aift tissues especially soft palate and uvula. Sorethroat and painful swallowing warrant throat...
Otomycosis Before And After Ear Toilet
This image shows the view of ear canal in otomycosis before and after suction cleaning or ear toilet. Multiple eardrum perforation due to chronic suppurative otitis media.
Lingual Tonsils
These and hypertophied aggregates of lymphoid tissue at the tongue base called lingual tonsils (*). Sore throat (when infected) and lump feeling in the throat are the main symptoms. Snoring can...
Torus Mandibularis
Video case: bilateral cortical bony overgrowths of inner surface of the mandible above the origin of myelohyoid muscle (arrows). This is a benign lesion of uncertain aetiology.
Oral Thrush
Still image showed candidiasis involving the soft palate, uvula and tonsillar pillars (arrows).
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: Active Stage
Figure shows a large central eardrum perforation with a thick blob of mucopus in the middle ear (arrow).
Uvula Oedema Post-Tonsillectomy
Edema of the uvula tip (X) seen in a patient who had tonsillectomy done a day earlier. Outline of the normal border or uvula (U) is marked by green dashed line.
Middle Ear Elevation with Air Bubble
The picture shows the straw-yellow elevation of the middle ear because of air bubbles. Both the pars tensa and pars flaccida of tympanic membrane are retracted.
Unilateral Tonsil Enlargement
Right sided tonsilllar hypertrophy in an adolescent patient. Differential diagnoses includes chronic tonsillitis, lymphoma, or tumour. Clinical history and thorough otorhinolaryngology examination are...
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