Dr Ronald Chin’s Evaluates Peritonsillar Abscess
Peritonsillar Abscess is the collection of pus in the peritonsillar space outside the palatine tonsil capsule. It is the most common deep neck infection.
The most common causes for it are S. pyogenes, S. aureus, and anaerobes. Its risk factor is smoking.
It generally stems from tonsillitis. The infection extends beyond the tonsillar capsule, leading to peritonsillar cellulitis, followed by the formation of an abscess.
These symptoms are fever, drooling, sore throat, hot potato voice, uvular deviation, and referred otalgia. The swelling is significant, and it may cause respiratory compromises. A clinical diagnosis and a CT scan are required to investigate this disorder.
Nonsurgical treatments include antibiotics, corticosteroids, incisions, and drainage. For recurrent tonsillitis, tonsillectomy is required.
Glue ear, after draining the ear drum
Glue ear, intact ear drum
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Dr Ronald Chin is an Australian trained Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon.
After graduating as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr Chin undertook further specialised training in Head and Neck Cancer at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
He has published many research papers and is an active teacher and scholar.
As part of his subspecialty training, Dr Chin has training in Laser, Da Vinci Robotic, Flex Robotic and complex surgical techniques.
In addition to specialised Head and Neck Cancer, Dr Chin also enjoys general adult and paediatric ENT Surgery and practices sinus, snoring/sleep and general paediatric ENT Surgical procedures.
Dr Ronald Chin works as a general Otolaryngologist, offering a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments including ear surgery, nose surgery and throat surgery. He provides treatment for chronic conditions such as tonsillitis, sinus problems and problems with hearing.
He is also involved in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions such as facial paralysis, head and neck cancer and sleep apnea. As well as performing surgery on children, he also provides specialist care for adults, including the treatment of throat disorders, voice loss and ear problems.
Dr Chin has also served as a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, a Conjoint Associate Professor at Western Sydney University and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.
