Dr Ronald Chin’s Take on the Examination of the Neck
Dr Ronald Chin’s Take on the Examination of the Neck
One should first examine the patient from the front for any apparent lumps, scars, skin discolouration, or other anomalies. Next, palpate the patient’s neck from behind, examining the anterior and posterior triangles, larynx, thyroid gland, supraclavicular area, and lymph nodes.
Once you’re done with all the necessary checks, begin the examination with a visible mass if the patient has one. You must look at the position, size, colour, mobility, tenderness, consistency, pulsatility, and fixation to surrounding structures.
You should request that the patient swallow and put out their tongue. At that time, keep an eye out for any masses that move. Using this systematic approach, you can examine the rest of the neck to prevent missing any mass.
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.
