A5050451233- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Radiology practices and education
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
University of Newcastle Australia
2018-2023
Hunter Medical Research Institute
2023
John Hunter Hospital
2018-2023
Institut de Virologie
2020-2022
University of Birmingham
2020-2021
Association for Cancer Surgery
2021
NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre
2021
Yorkshire Cancer Research
2021
Urology Foundation
2021
Hunter New England Local Health District
2021
To support the global restart of elective surgery, data from an international prospective cohort study 8492 patients (69 countries) was analysed using artificial intelligence (machine learning techniques) to develop a predictive score for mortality in surgical with SARS-CoV-2. We found that patient rather than operation factors were best predictors and used these create COVIDsurg Mortality Score (https://covidsurgrisk.app). Our demonstrates it is safe wide range services selected patients.
A new photographic method for measurement of the otolithic ocular countertorsion reflex (OCR) uses a portable head frame unit to control position gaze and camera. Mean two eyes (summed) after 50° lateral tilt was 10.8° 11.8° in 35 normals on right left respectively with same large subject eye variation 1° spontaneous fluctuation reported earlier. Tilting body en bloc vs neck revealed similar OCR values, both four subjects severe bilateral labyrinthine damage, suggesting that afferents...
Selection for surgical training in Australia is currently based on assessment of a structured curriculum vitae, referral reports from selected clinicians and an interview. The formal laparoscopic psychomotor skill ability to attain skills not prerequisite selection. aim this study was assess the innate interns also compare with interest pursuing career those no career. Twenty-two were given opportunity carry out tasks Minimal Invasive Surgical Trainer, Virtual Reality (Mentice, Gothenburg,...
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) causes serious morbidity. RRP in Australia may be eliminated the near future following implementation of a national vaccination program using human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine that protects against infection with HPV types 6 and 11, those responsible for RRP. Baseline data on prevalence disease burden are lacking.Three study methods were used to estimate juvenile onset Australia. We conducted retrospective chart review cases treated at The...
Abstract Background: With the increasing use of chemoradiotherapy protocols, total laryngectomy carries risks such as pharyngocutaneous fistula. There is little reference to antibiotic prophylaxis in salvage surgery. This study aimed determine current practice for UK. Method: A questionnaire was designed using SurveyMonkey software, and distributed all ENT-UK registered head neck surgeons. Results: The survey revealed that 19 surgeons (51 per cent) follow a protocol primary 17 (46...
Abstract Introduction After pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin tumor gets its popularity as the second most common benign neoplasm of parotid gland. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is cost-effective and minimally-invasive way to determine histological character a gland tumor. Objective To accuracy FNAC in diagnosis Tumour. Methods A retrospective study conducted between 2014 2018. Out 243 FNACs performed for lesions, histopathological correlation was established 74 cases reveal Results...
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De-escalated treatment of hemithyroidectomy without radioactive iodine (RAI) is now accepted for patients with low-risk, well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC). The benefit long-term follow-up care remains controversial. This study aims to describe parameters associated less than total thyroidectomy, and discharge from specialist in low-risk WDTC Australia.An online survey was distributed Australian members Endocrine Society Australia, New Zealand Surgeons, Otolaryngology, Head Neck...
Background: Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures undertaken by Otolaryngologists. In Australia and New Zealand, decisions regarding clinical care may be influenced large geographic area serviced. The aim this research was to identify if proximity from otolaryngology influences intraoperative or postoperative management in tonsillectomy patients, particularly regard disposition. Secondary goals were highlight trends demographics, technique care.
Background: Foreign body ingestion is a common problem in paediatric populations, with the most culprits being coins or small toys. Fish bone much less children than adults. impaction may lead to serious complications if untreated and, children, often represents diagnostic challenge. We review presentation, investigation and management of fish at an Australian tertiary hospital. Methods: Hospital records all presenting single, centre over 10-year period for suspected foreign were identified...
Background: Little is known about the impact of otitis media (OM) on quality life (QoL) children living in NSW. This study aimed to investigate use OM-6 (Otitis Media-6) survey assess QoL Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal receiving ventilation tubes (VTs) for OM. Methods: Parents/caregivers VT OM were invited self-administer six question pre-surgery, together with a brief demographic questionnaire. approached morning their child's surgery wards two public hospitals located Hunter New England...
Background: Laryngeal cancer represents one of the most common head and neck malignancies, accounting for 20% all cases. The vast majority tumors are squamous cell carcinomas. Radiotherapy is a primary or adjuvant therapy in control treatment malignancies. Immediate late complications region include soft-tissue necrosis, xerostomia, mucositis, osteoradionecrosis chondroradionecrosis. This study aims to illustrate possibility laryngeal chondroradionecrosis as an infrequent complication...
Background: Acute food bolus impaction (AFBI) is an uncommon problem in children. In many cases, AFBI associated with a pre-disposing condition, such as oesophageal stenosis, dysmotility or reflux disease. We review the management and underlying aetiology of children presenting at tertiary paediatric hospital. Methods: Records all who presented to pediatric hospital over 10-year period from 1994–2004 were retrospectively examined. Information regarding demographics, symptoms, investigations,...
Background: Thyroid nodules are a common clinical finding often detected in asymptomatic patients. The dilemma regarding the need for biopsy can be directed by ultrasound and guidelines have been developed to aid decision including British Association (BTA) Guidelines, American (ATA) Guidelines College of Radiology "Thyroid Reporting Data System" (TI-RADS). We sought assess compliance with these modern Australian context.