![]() This approach also allows for monitoring of the nerves & vascular tissues in the area so they can be minimally irritated during the styloidectomy. Though the intraoral approach can be helpful, the external approach (through the neck) allows the styloids & stylohyoid ligaments to be more completely removed which helps prevent the chance of regrowth. She has done ES surgery but only does it intraorally (i.e. I do have a friend (Fidelia Butt) who’s an experienced ENT surgeon in the Kaiser system. There have been several Kaiser patients who’ve gone to him for ES surgery for the reasons you’re stating - no level of knowledge of ES in the Kaiser system. Samji will want a copy of your CT scan & the written report ahead of time. com (spaces are added so the site doesn’t block the email address). You can email his medical assistant Kim Elliott if you’d like to have a consult - kimberly camino. People come from all over the country to see him. The best ES surgeon on the west coast is in San Jose, however, he’s not a Kaiser doctor. Hirocooper - You’re in luck & not in luck. ![]() If the prognosis is a risk to vascular or nerve structures however, I will consider surgery right away. Does anyone know of a doctor regardless if they are in Kaiser system in California ? I am bothered a lot with my symptoms but do not want to do surgery until they are unbearable. I’m not confident in his thoughts primarily because of the manner to which he reacted to my described symptoms. He also stated that the styloids may or may not continue to grow. The doctor said it would take "a whole lot of pressure " to occlude or impede blood flow. We discovered the left styloid is very close to the left carotid artery. I was primarily concerned about how close the styloid processes were to vascular structures. I work with stroke patients and have concerns of “vascular ES”. I am in the medical field as an occupational therapist and have an understanding of anatomy and physiology. After confirming that i do indeed have ES via radiograph, CT scan and “jump test”, in listing my symptoms to the doctor, I still get responses like “I’ve never heard of that before” or “there are lots of other things that can cause that” despite the studies out there. ![]() I’ve been to 2 ENT’s within the Kaiser system in the Bay area, one of which supposedly has had ES patients in the past. But we are also happy that Fidelia is no longer suffering and is in heaven with our Lord.”ĪACSN: “We want to show her how much we admire and respect her lifetime dedication towards caring for her patients and her community.Hello, I’m in California and a Kaiser member. We welcome everyone to use our services and resources.”įidelia’s family: “Her passing has taken a heavy emotional toll on her family. AACSN programs are made available to everyone, not just the Asian Community. Founded in July 2003, AACSN’s mission ” … seeks to become a community resource network for Asian Americans affected by cancer in the Bay Area through social programs and creative fundraising. ![]() She unfortunately left us after a long battle with cancer.įidelia was a co-founder of the Asian American Cancer Support Network (AACSN). ![]() As a paddler and staunch supporter of Live Love Survive – a dragon boat team composed of cancer survivors and supporters, Fidelia loved and lived life to the fullest. Fidelia Butt played a pivotal role in the lives of many many individuals. As a long time friend and supporter of OPD, Dr. The world lost a hero on Monday, April 11, 2022. ![]()
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