Publications by authors named "Kavisha P Dissanayake"
Ear Nose Throat J
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Myiasis is when fly larvae invade mammalian tissues, with cutaneous myiasis being the most common type; in this case, oro-nasopharyngeal myiasis was reported in Sri Lanka for the first time.
- A 71-year-old woman presented with nasal bleeding and neck discomfort, where doctors discovered maggots in her throat and evidence of severe inflammation via CT scans.
- Treatment involved removing the larvae, conducting surgery, and administering antiparasitic and antibiotic medications; the patient recovered and was discharged after 15 days with a follow-up showing improvement at 2 months.
