Pinnaplasty

[Joanne W]

My 10 yr old son has been for a consultation at the Birmingham Childrens Hospital to have his ears pinned back. Mr Nishikawa has kindly explained all - It will take about 45mins, risks of bleeding, infection, suture might extrude out and he needs to wear a sweat band at night for 6wks afterwards.

I hope all goes well as he is having a hard time at school.

Anything else I should look out for?

[Anna]

Wishing your son the best for his op.

[bangaram12]

there is nothing to worry he will be fine after that. He is definitely in safe hands

[Julie79]

Not to frighten you Joanne but there has been a lot of bad press about the Birmingham Childrens Hospital recently. Although it sounds like it has all been sorted out now.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/7930149.stm

[Mr James McDiarmid]

Sounds to me like there were internal politics at play here.

The problems highlighted in the article are endemic in the NHS and not isolated to Birmingham.

Hiroshi Nishikawa is a first class surgeon and I am certain he will do a great job of the pinnaplasty.

[dhumzah]

Hiroshi was my registrar when I was a trainee, and we have been consultant colleagues in recent times. He is an extremely competent surgeon who has a great deal of experience.
Give him my regards when you see him.. wish your son all the best.