Publications by authors named "Davina Stasia Hui Ming Teo"
Article Synopsis
- Preauricular sinuses are birth defects caused by the incomplete merging of tissue during development, often leading to infections that may require surgery.
- Surgical intervention must be carefully planned to avoid significant tissue loss and complications, particularly in cases with scarring.
- This text outlines the surgical approach and recovery of a toddler with challenging preauricular sinuses, aiming to share valuable insights for other medical professionals dealing with similar situations.
A parotid lesion with facial nerve involvement almost always indicates malignancy. Facial nerve palsy as a complication of parotid abscess is extremely rare. The postulated mechanisms include ischaemic neuropathy secondary to the compression of the facial nerve by the parotid swelling, local toxic effect and perineuritis from the inflammatory process.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFForeign body aspiration in children is a medical emergency that is associated with significant morbidity and requires medical intervention. The variability of clinical presentations results in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Hence, a high index of clinical suspicion and a thorough examination is needed to expedite the management.
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