Dr. Ronald Chin’s Explanation For Malignant Otitis Externa
Dr. Ronald Chin’s Explanation For Malignant Otitis Externa
Malignant otitis is osteomyelitis of the temporal bone. It’s a rare complication of otitis externa. It is called malignant because of the aggressiveness of the infection. Elderly people and diabetic and immune-compromised patients are prone to this disease. Topical agents usually don’t work for this disease.
To diagnose this, a swab is used to sample the ear drainage for stain and culture. Then, a CT scan and an MRI of the temporal bone are also done. After that, a bone scan and gallium scan might also be used.
To treat this, IV antibiotics like antipseudomonal are used. Hyperbaric oxygen can also be considered. It might even require debridement.
It may also cause some complications, such as cranial nerve involvement, brain abscesses, and meningitis.
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.
