Wednesday, September 7, 2011

鼻中隔成型術不能解決的問題

1.          Nasal obstruction not chiefly caused by deviated nasal septum
非鼻中隔彎曲導致的鼻塞
2.          Nasal symptoms due to allergic rhinitis, including running nose, itchiness, sneezing, postnasal drip
過敏性鼻炎導致的症狀如鼻癢、噴嚏、後鼻漏

The Procedure手術過程
Through an incision inside the nose, the deviated nasal septum is corrected by mobilization, repositioning and resection.
醫生透過鼻內的切口,以撼動、重新定位及切除等方式糾正彎曲的鼻中隔。

Risk and Complication手術風險或併發症
There are always certain side effects and risks of complications of the procedure. Medical staff will take every preventive measure to reduce their likelihood.
手術有一些副作用和併發症風險,醫務人員將盡力減少副作用和併發症風險。

Common Risks and Complications常見副作用和併發症(1% risk/ 風險)
1.          Bleeding
出血
2.          Persistent nasal obstruction
鼻塞
3.          Infection
感染
4.          Nasal adhesion
鼻腔粘連
5.          Septal haematoma
鼻中隔血腫
6.          Septal perforation
鼻中隔穿孔

參考資料: www.entific.com.hk, http://www.ent.cuhk.edu.hk/

以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,應向自己的耳鼻喉專科醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。

Monday, September 5, 2011

鼻中隔成型術/粘膜下隔切除術

To straighten the deviated nasal septum
矯正彎曲的鼻中隔

Indications適用情況
1.          Nasal obstruction attributed by a deviated nasal septum
鼻中隔彎曲引起的鼻塞
2.          Obstruction of sinus opening leading to sinusitis
鼻竇竇口引流阻塞導致的鼻竇炎
3.          Epistaxis
鼻出血
4.          Septal spur headache
鼻中隔引致的頭痛
5.          Provide exposure for other nasal surgery
其它鼻手術進路
6.          Deviated nose attributed by deviated nasal septum
鼻中隔彎曲,引致的歪鼻畸形

Intended Benefits and Expected Outcome預期結果
1.          Reduce nasal obstruction
減輕鼻塞
2.          Reduce obstruction of sinus opening leading to sinusitis
減輕竇口阻塞
3.          Reduce epistaxis
減少鼻出血
4.          Reduce septal spur headache
緩解鼻中隔刺導致的頭痛
5.          Improve nasal deformity attributed by deviated nasal septum
改善歪鼻畸形
6.          There is chance of incomplete relief of deviation and recurrence
有機會不能全部清除病灶和有可能復發

參考資料: www.entific.com.hk

以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,應向自己的耳鼻喉專科醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Blepharoplasty- Brief anatomy


Description

Blepharoplasty is the name of the surgery to improve the appearance and/or function of the eyelids.

Brief anatomy
The aesthetic appearance of the eyes and the vision can be affected in time by aging, environmental (sun, pollution) and genetic factors. Laxity of eyelid skin, muscles and excess fat tissue around the eyes lead to the settlement of wrinkles and eye bags on the eyelids, giving a tired look for the patient.


General information on the procedure
Eyelid surgery is a procedure to remove excess skin and pockets of fat from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can lift drooping upper lids and reduce the puffy eye bags that form below your eyes. Consequently, eyelid surgery dramatically improves the appearance of tired, droopy eyes and gives a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes.

This procedure can be done alone or in conjunction with other plastic facial surgery procedures such as a brow lift, and/or a facelift.

Reference information: www.eafps.org, www.entific.com.hk

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your ENT specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

Friday, August 19, 2011

下鼻甲減容術手術後須知


不常見的嚴重風險或併發症(<1%risk/風險)

1.          Atrophic rhinitis
萎縮性鼻炎
2.          Injury to Eustachian tube
咽鼓管損傷
3.          Death due to serious surgical and anaesthetic complications
由於手術或麻醉的嚴重併發症引致死亡

Before the Procedure手術前準備
Inform your doctor of any medical condition and any medications you are taking. The medications may need to be adjusted as appropriate.
請告訴醫生你的醫療及服藥情況。藥物可能需作恰當的增減。

After the Procedure手術後須知
1.          Nasal packs will be inserted into the operated side or both sides; you may have to breathe through the mouth. The nasal packs will be removed after one or two days.
手術後兩邊鼻孔都會塞入鼻敷料,所以你可能要用口呼吸,敷料會於一至兩日後取走。
2.          There may be mild bleeding after the packs are taken off, which usually stops naturally.
取走敷料後可能有輕微出血,但通常都會自行止血。
3.          You can go home after the packs are removed. Small amount of blood stained nasal discharge is normal. You may also have nasal stuffiness. If you encounter persistent bleeding, please attend the nearby emergency department.
敷料取走後,你可以出院回家。鼻水帶有小量血絲乃正常現象。你亦可能感到鼻塞。假如流血持續不止,請前往就近的急症室求診。

參考資料: www.entific.com.hk, http://www.ent.cuhk.edu.hk/

以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,應向自己的耳鼻喉專科醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Wrinkle Reduction Treatment- Postop instructions


A hospital stay may or may not be needed following forehead lift surgery. The best environment for recovery will be determined by the preferences of both the patient and his doctor. Recovery varies from patient to patient and it is advisable to take it easy for the first week after surgery.

Your surgeon will apply a dressing to your face and head to protect your wounds, keep the tissue in the proper place during recovery and to help with swelling. The day after the surgery, the dressing will be replaced with elastic wrap to be kept in place at all times for a few days; then you will be asked to wear it at bedtime only for about a week. Initially after the procedure, patients can expect tenderness and swelling around the incision areas. The tenderness and swelling fade with time and usually subside after the first 10 days.

 After the operation you will be instructed to keep your head elevated and use cold compresses for several days. In case of excessive pain, redness, pus or other symptoms that do not appear normal, you will be advised to contact your surgeon immediately. Staples and sutures are usually removed after 2-7 days. Patients generally feel well enough to resume normal activities around the tenth day of recovery. Strenuous activities should be avoided for about three weeks.


Reference information: www.eafps.org, www.entific.com.hk

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your ENT specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Face Lift : Postop Instructions


The patient may be dismissed home after adequate recovery, typically the same day or the day following the surgical procedure. The dressing is changed the morning after surgery, incision lines should be kept moist with an ointment for 10 days, and a 5 day course of oral antibiotics is completed.


The patient is instructed to regularly clean and moisten the incision lines, to cool the face with ice and to wear a commercial Velcro compression dressing for one week day and night and an additional week just at night. Sutures are removed 5 to 7 days after surgery. The patient is asked to limit physical activity for 10-14 days and to minimize sun exposure for six months.


Make-Up may be worn after 10-14 days, at which time the patient is typically healed enough to return to work. Regular follow-up visits are scheduled until healing has taken place. Visits at 3 months and 1 year postoperatively complete the early postoperative care.

Reference information: www.eafps.org, www.entific.com.hk

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your ENT specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Face lift Operation


The deep plane face lift is typically performed under general anaesthesia. It is the author's impression that postoperative recovery is optimized and nausea is avoided if total intravenous anaesthesia is administered. A 5-10 mm incision under the chin allows access for a 3mm liposuction cannula. Smooth and even liposuction reduces fullness of the neck.


A weak spot in the wide muscle of the neck is sutured together to remove the "double chin" appearance. The incisions are well hidden and are placed on the inside of the ear canal (retrotragal line), then behind the ear into the hair. These incision lines are specifically designed so that the hair can be worn in any style. For male face lifts, the line of incision may be altered to preserve the location of the side burns. In order to create a youthful appearance, a number of structures deep to the skin are repositioned.


These include the fat pad of the cheek and the muscles of the neck and face. Without tension, the facial skin is then very carefully draped over the repositioned soft tissues, the hairline is aligned and the excess skin is removed. Meticulous layered closure with fine suture material minimizes scar formation of the well hidden incisions.

Reference information: www.eafps.org, www.entific.com.hk

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your ENT specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Face Lift: Preoperative evaluation



Reference information: www.entific.com.hk



Most aspects of pre-, intra-, and postoperative care vary considerably among surgeons. The suggestions given herein represent the author's preferences at the University of Regensburg (Germany) and have proven successful over time. However these suggestions are not meant to be dogmatic or to imply that different preferences are less effectual.



Paramount to the preoperative evaluation is a long, thorough and honest discussion with the patient. The surgeon must develop an excellent understanding of the patient's wishes and concerns. It is also the surgeon's responsibility to clearly communicate realistic expectations about the treatment effect, both short-term and long-term, and what the risk of a less than perfect outcome would be.


A separate discussion should also take place between the anaesthesiologist and the patient so that measures to avoid postoperative nausea and pain are employed. Quality photographs are taken and serve both as a guide in the preoperative discussion and as a reference for the surgeon intraoperatively.

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your ENT specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Face Lift: General information on the procedure


With time, the skin and deeper tissues of the face and neck loosen, lines and furrows form. The fat pads of the cheek descend towards the mouth, creating marionette lines. Moreover, the transition from the face to the neck becomes blunt, the contour of the mandible less visible. Jowls form and fullness under the chin is noted.

Although a person typically still feels young and energetic, their face and neck portends a tired and sometimes sad appearance. Various rejuvenation procedures are available to correct different areas of the face. The choice of the right procedure or combination of procedures depends on a variety of factors, most importantly the patient's wishes and expectations as well as the individual anatomy.


The deep plane face lift is among the most definite procedures available for the treatment of age-related facial changes, especially when changes of the neck are present as well.
Reference information: www.eafps.org

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your ENT specialist for diagnosis and treatment.

及早控制鼻敏感 保持生活質素


每逢轉季的時候,張小姐便會出現鼻敏感。通常是剛起床不久即出現鼻癢、流鼻水和打噴嚏,而連續的噴嚏令她感到頭昏腦脹,弄得整個早上提不起精神來。

鼻敏感的對象不分年齡,可分間歇性和持續性兩種。病徵持續出現少於四星期間歇性,多於四星期為持續性。成因多為患者吸入致敏原令鼻腔內的細胞受到刺激而釋出組織胺,引致鼻塞、鼻癢、打噴嚏、流鼻水等病徵持續出現。而致敏源多來自家居與生活環境,如塵蟎、寵物的毛髮皮屑、塵粒和二手煙等。
良好的家居衛生對治療鼻敏感非常有幫助,保持寢具與室內環境清潔可以減少致敏原出現。對於持續性的鼻敏感,第一綫藥物多處方無睡意抗組織胺藥物,再因應患者對藥物的反應與病情,考慮處方類固醇噴鼻劑。醫生亦會了解患者鼻敏感出現的模式,建議患者最佳受藥時間,減少感到需要長期服藥的心理負擔。

鼻敏感不是嚴重疾病,然而對學習生活或日常工作會帶來不便,所以,若持續出現鼻敏感病徵需考慮作詳細檢查,以降低學習與工作情緒受影響,或是社交生活裡帶來的尷尬情況。

黃德彰耳鼻喉專科醫生

參考資料: 健康動力

以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,應向自己的耳鼻喉專科醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。