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G Soo

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PubMed2001

Excision of the preauricular sinus: a comparison of two surgical techniques.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the long-term recurrence rate of the standard technique (simple sinectomy) and the supra-auricular approach (wide local excision) for the surgical management of preauricular sinuses. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort. METHODS: Fifty-four patients with a preauricular sinus excised between May 1986 and December 1996 were included in this study. All patients were categorized into one of two groups based on the type of surgery performed: the standard technique or the supra-auricular approach. The medical records were then reviewed and the latest information concerning the recurrence of a preauricular sinus were updated by phone interview. The recurrence rate of these two groups was statistically analyzed by the Fisher exact test. RESULTS: Forty-nine of 54 patients were successfully contacted with data updated and analyzed. The 32% recurrence rate of the standard excision (n = 25) was significantly higher than the 3.7% recurrence rate of the supraauricular approach (n = 27; two-tailed test, P = .01). CONCLUSION: The supra-auricular approach for excision of a preauricular sinus has a statistically lower recurrence rate in comparison to the standard technique.

Abscess↗
PubMed2000

Epiglottic cyst.

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Cysts↗
PubMed1997

Furunculosis.

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4-Quinolones↗
PubMed1996

Extramedullary nasal plasmacytoma--an unusual clinical entity.

A case of extramedullary plasmacytoma with its unusual appearance is reported. This is the second reported case in world literature affecting the paranasal sinuses with intracranial extension. The role of surgery is to obtain tissue for diagnosis and to excise residual disease. Radiotherapy is the treatment of choice and long-term follow-up is necessary for monitoring disease recurrence. The overall 10-year survival is about 50%. The case is discussed with a general review of the management of this pathology.

Humans↗
PubMed1995

A simple method for retaining the aural speculum.

In middle ear surgery via the permeatal approach, aural specula are frequently used to improve visualization of the operative field. Mechanical holders designed for retaining the aural speculum, are expensive and require sterilization for reuse. A simple technique for retaining the speculum which overcomes the drawbacks of a mechanical holder is described.

Bandages↗
PubMed1995

Ectopic salivary gland in the posterior triangle of the neck.

Ectopic cervical salivary tissue may present as a discharging sinus if a duct system and cutaneous orifice are present. Where described in previous reports these openings have been located along the anterior border of sternomastoid or in the anterior triangle, making this a differential diagnosis of a branchial sinus. We report on a patient who presented with an ectopic salivary gland in the posterior triangle of the neck.

Adult↗
PubMed1995

Do ventilated packs reduce post-operative eustachian tube dysfunction?

Nasal packing is associated with post-operative Eustachian tube dysfunction in patients undergoing nasal surgical procedures. The effect of cannulated nasal packs which may improve nasopharyngeal ventilation was investigated in a prospective randomized controlled trial. Adult elective patients without tympanometric evidence of pre-operative Eustachian tube dysfunction were recruited. All subjects underwent single or combined intranasal surgical procedures and were randomized to receive either bilateral cannulated or non-cannulated Merocel nasal packs. Middle ear pressures (MEP) were recorded pre-operatively and post-operatively before nasal pack removal. Left and right ear results were amalgamated for analysis and 40 adults, 20 in each group were analysed. There was no difference in pre-operative MEP, -15 dPa (median value) in both groups. Post-operatively the MEP changed in both groups P < 0.0001. There was no significant inter group difference in the post-operative median MEP, -85 dPa in the cannulated and -70 dPa in the control groups, (95% c.i. for the difference in the medians -25-55 dPa). Nasal surgery with post-operative packing leads to an objective reduction in MEP which is not altered by venting the packs.

Acoustic Impedance Tests↗