Chapter 1341: Choosing to Trust Liu Banxia

Chapter 1341: Chapter 1341: Choosing to Trust Liu Banxia

"Teacher Liu, how’s my suturing?"

After finishing the suturing, Liu Yiqing asked somewhat nervously.

"Whether it’s okay or not, we still need to see what the situation is after restoring blood circulation." Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"The crucial moment has arrived, now let’s restore the blood circulation. We’ll soon see if it’s a mule or a horse. Come on, let’s witness a miracle."

Though Liu Banxia spoke lightly, Liu Yiqing became quite tense. Even though her expression was obscured by the mask, her furrowed brows reflected her current mood.

"No leakage, normal circulation, rich blood flow, success. Hahaha... uh... it’s a success."

Staring at the blood circulation, Liu Yiqing was very happy and then forgot the occasion, smiling broadly as well.

"Not bad, really not bad. You’re responsible for closing the abdomen too; the remaining tasks are all yours. I need to head downstairs; there’s another patient waiting for my consultation." Liu Banxia nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright, leave it to me." Liu Yiqing said blissfully.

The remaining work wasn’t considered work for her, as she would complete it easily.

Liu Banxia took another careful look and then confidently left the operating room.

Time is still a bit tight; the patient Du Fancheng admitted is also extremely complicated.

Liu Yiqing had seen big scenes before. Later, delivering the patient to the ICU and explaining the situation to the patient’s family were tasks she could accomplish.

"Did that patient’s rescue succeed?" Just as Liu Banxia returned to the hall, Qi Wentai came over.

"The rescue was successful, Liu Yiqing handled it independently. By the time I arrived, she was already starting the procedure. I was taken aback; this girl sometimes bursts into action." Liu Banxia said.

"Wow, that’s really incredible; I wasn’t confident I could manage the rescue." Qi Wentai remarked with awe.

"Who wouldn’t say so? Has Doctor Du’s patient been examined?" Liu Banxia asked.

"The examination is completed, Doctor Du was just here looking for you." Qi Wentai replied.

Liu Banxia nodded and walked towards Du Fancheng’s consultation room.

"All done, we were waiting for you." Du Fancheng quickly said as Liu Banxia approached.

"Based on the current examination results, it still tends towards glossopharyngeal neuralgia. I’m thinking of searching for a trigger point; are you up for trying? Your sense is keener than mine."

"Well, even if my sense is keen, it might not matter that much, right? You need to observe his reactions." Liu Banxia said with a wry smile.

The pain of glossopharyngeal neuralgia is somewhat similar to that of trigeminal neuralgia, with many triggering factors—speaking, swallowing, coughing, yawning—they can all induce it.

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia often has a trigger point, which is the activation point. Just like a gun’s trigger, once activated, the bullet fires.

The trigger point for these symptoms causes a severe symptomatic reaction after being touched.

However, glossopharyngeal neuralgia’s trigger points tend to appear in multiple locations—the back of the throat, tonsils, tongue root, etc. Some patients may even have it in the external ear canal.

If the trigger point can be identified, it can almost confirm glossopharyngeal neuralgia.

Considering the current situation, the instrument tests Du Fancheng conducted are not very ideal.

"Honestly, I also wanted to find it, but he is experiencing pain symptoms now. I fear that even if I find it, it may be missed, so I’ve been waiting for you." Du Fancheng said.

"Alright, I’ll give it a try."

Liu Banxia said as he put on gloves, then began examining the patient.

This task requires meticulous work; it isn’t easy to locate. After all, if it were easy to find, the patient wouldn’t be visiting the emergency center hoping for a diagnosis.

Any ENT physician who consulted this patient would conduct a trigger point test. Since they all failed to find it, Liu Banxia wasn’t overly confident either.

The pain the patient was experiencing was on the right side, so Liu Banxia focused on this side during the examination.

Du Fancheng sat by, eagerly waiting. The patient had already communicated that similar exams had been conducted three times at other hospitals but found no issues.

Otherwise, why else would he wait for Liu Banxia, knowing well that his fingers had a particularly keen sense, potentially detecting what others cannot?

After feeling around for a while, Liu Banxia furrowed his brow.

"So, any results?" Du Fancheng asked.

Liu Banxia shook his head, "While I was palpating, he showed no reaction at all. If I had touched the trigger point, it should’ve caused significantly more pain."

"Currently, I’m palpating the right tonsil region, and it feels somewhat stiff. It’s not a broadly tense type of muscle firmness though."

"The gloves make my finger sensation slightly duller, not as clear as sensing the pulsation of blood in a vessel."

"Stiffness in the tonsil region? But during my examination, I didn’t observe any inflammation in his tonsils. Could it be that the trigger point is really in the external ear canal?" Du Fancheng pondered.

"Why don’t you check the external ear canal again?" Liu Banxia suggested.

Although he said this, he also touched the left tonsil area of the patient to feel if there’s any difference between the two sides.

This time, he didn’t feel the hard sensation like when he touched the right side, which made him ponder.

Du Fancheng did not give up. After Liu Banxia finished the examination, he started to check the patient’s external auditory canal.

However, despite numerous attempts, he couldn’t find the trigger point.

"Doctor Du, I still think the feeling between the left and right sides of the patient’s tonsil area is somewhat different," Liu Banxia said.

"Did you feel an increase in pain while Director Liu was examining you?" Du Fancheng asked.

The patient shook his head, "It felt the same to me, the pain is just irritating."

"I don’t know much about this aspect, can you try touching again? Anyway, I think if there’s a problem, it might be in the tonsil area," Liu Banxia said.

"Okay, I’ll give it another try and feel carefully," Du Fancheng replied.

The patient had no complaints; as long as they can diagnose the illness, they can touch as much as they like, just as long as it doesn’t hurt.

After his examination, Du Fancheng frowned. He didn’t feel the hardness that Liu Banxia mentioned.

This brought up a new question: is there hardening in the patient’s tonsil area or not?

After pondering, he chose to trust Liu Banxia.

Because throughout the emergency center, Liu Banxia’s sense of touch is the best. Having examined for so long, comparing back and forth, he couldn’t have missed it.

The reason he didn’t feel it might be because the patient’s symptoms weren’t very pronounced, and his tactile sense wasn’t as sharp.

But what does this mean about the patient’s condition? Both the patient’s tonsils and throat were fine, with no signs of inflammation or mucosal edema.

So what could be causing this?

Du Fancheng was deep in thought, as he decided to trust Liu Banxia, he let his thoughts run in that direction.

As for Liu Banxia? He was also deep in thought. However, his thinking didn’t serve much purpose, as he had little knowledge in this area.

Just like Ming Yu being unable to handle patient emergency rescues, his knowledge level in this area was also very low.

"Hey, Director Liu, could it be Styloid syndrome?"

Du Fancheng suddenly asked.

"Styloid syndrome? I think I’ve heard about it, but I don’t recall much," Liu Banxia frowned.

"It might just be the case, where the styloid process is misaligned or elongated, causing pressure on blood vessels. Let me get you an X-ray; it can be done quickly," Du Fancheng said.

His expression showed a hint of excitement, after thinking long and hard, this diagnosis seemed to fit the symptoms.

Once the order was written, the patient quickly went for the examination. They had to resolve it before getting off work; maybe their condition would be solved.

"Did you feel it too? That hard sensation caused by the styloid process being too long?" Liu Banxia asked.

Du Fancheng shook his head, "I didn’t feel it, I just chose to trust your judgment. Then I remembered this syndrome; anyways, an X-ray can show it clearly."

"This condition isn’t very common and is easy to miss in diagnosis. Also, judging from the patient’s presentation, it doesn’t seem particularly severe."

"Normally, with tactile diagnosis, if pressing on the area the styloid process compresses, pain should increase. The patient seemed to have no reaction."

"That’s indeed uncertain; maybe it’s due to prolonged suffering or the patient’s strong tolerance," Liu Banxia said.

"I once had a patient with a strong tolerance to pain. Others would sweat from pain, but she only slightly frowned."

"Check the computer; currently, no one is getting an X-ray. If it weren’t for the cost, I’d suggest bedside X-rays in the emergency room."

"Haha, we need to stick to protocol. If it truly is Styloid syndrome, I’ll treat you to a chicken leg," Du Fancheng said, laughing.

"That would be great, my meal card has already been raided by Liu Yiqing," Liu Banxia replied.

"Teacher Liu, Teacher Liu, the patient was sent to the ICU."

Coincidentally, after he finished speaking, Liu Yiqing came bouncing over.

Ding! Surgery task complete

Gained 100 experience points and 10 Glory Points

"So, are you not going to show off to your friends?" Liu Banxia asked.

"Not yet, they have patients to attend to," Liu Yiqing said, extending her hand.

Liu Banxia, feeling helpless, had no choice but to offer his meal card, mentally prepared to be taken advantage of by the remaining five.

It would be odd if the other four didn’t seize the opportunity; they are indeed a team.