Publications by authors named "Yew Meng Chan"
Article Synopsis
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common vestibular disorder potentially linked to vitamin D deficiency, prompting a study on this correlation in a local Asian population.
- The analysis of 149 patients with both BPPV and vitamin D deficiency found that those with higher vitamin D levels were 16.7% less likely to experience recurrent BPPV.
- The study suggests that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of BPPV recurrence and recommends further research, such as a randomized controlled trial, to explore the effects of vitamin D supplementation.
Imaging of Endolymphatic Hydrops in Ménière's Disease: A Clinical Update.
Ann Acad Med Singap
December 2020
Habituation following tinnitus retraining therapy in tinnitus sufferers.
Ann Acad Med Singap
December 2013
Introduction: This study evaluated the efficacy of tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) in habituating patients with tinnitus.
Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective review of patients who underwent TRT in a tertiary referral Otorhinolaryngology unit. Patients were followed up with structured interviews with the aid of questionnaire forms.
Although rare, vallecular cysts can have catastrophic consequences in an anaesthetised patient if airway management is inappropriate. We report a case of difficult intubation in a 46-year-old man with a vallecular cyst, and detail the methods and strategies for successful endotracheal tube insertion. Following a review of the current literature, we also discuss airway management options in adult patients with vallecular cysts.
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