Adaptations of a Tertiary Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department in Singapore During the COVID-19 Outbreak

On January 15, 2021, one hundred years have passed since the establishment of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical University of Warsaw. The authors representing the oldest generations of the current Team present the history of the Clinic from its establishment to the present day. The most important achievements throughout history and selected activities of the team currently working are described.

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The impact of COVID-19 in the attendance of patients to the otolaryngology clinic: a retrospective review

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology ◽

10.1186/s43163-021-00147-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kanachai Boonpiraks ◽

Yanin Nawachartkosit ◽

Dhave Setabutr

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Retrospective Review ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Neck Surgery ◽

Head And Neck Surgery ◽

Patient Specific ◽

One Year ◽

Surgery Department ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on patient management at an Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department at a tertiary care center in Southeast Asia. This is a retrospective review. Patient load and diagnosis at the Outpatient Division of the Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department were reviewed at the height of the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Patient-specific data was then compared during the same timeframe one year prior. Patients were then grouped into an additional subspecialty subgroup based upon their diagnosis. Descriptive statistics were analyzed. Results A total of 819 cases were identified in 2019 during the study period. At the peak of the first wave, cases fell to 483, constituting a 41% decrease between the years (p value = 0.083). The largest decrease was in Otology cases with a drop by 53% (p value = 0.047), with the smallest decrease noted in General cases. Laryngology visits overall showed an increase in cases by 41.7%. Moreover, new visits decreased by 35.5%, with the largest decrease in new Laryngology visits and new Head and Neck Oncology cases. New visits for general issues had the smallest drop in patients, decreasing by only 21% (p value = 0.006) Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant decrease in overall cases in the Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery outpatient department. Thus, in anticipation of future outbreaks, interventions may be tailored according to these trends.

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Analysis of Self- and 360-Evaluation Scores of the Professionalism Intelligence Model Within an Academic Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department

Journal of Healthcare Leadership ◽

10.2147/jhl.s296501 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol Volume 13 ◽

pp. 129-136

Author(s):

Khalil Issa ◽

Ralph Abi Hachem ◽

Alexander Gordee ◽

Tracy Truong ◽

Richard Pfohl ◽

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Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Surgery ◽

Head And Neck Surgery ◽

Evaluation Scores ◽

Surgery Department

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Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery Department Functioning as a Team in Nigeria: Any Benefit?

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery ◽

10.1007/s12070-012-0498-5 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 66 (S1) ◽

pp. 299-302

Author(s):

P. R. O. C. Adobamen ◽

E. E. Egbage

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Surgery ◽

Head And Neck Surgery ◽

Surgery Department

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RISK FACTOR OF NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA DR. HASAN SADIKIN GENERAL HOSPITAL BANDUNG

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA (IJNPC) ◽

10.32734/ijnpc.v1i03.2065 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (03) ◽

pp. 110-111

Author(s):

R. Ayu Hardianti ◽

Yussy Afriani Dewi ◽

Rina Desdwi Utami

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma ◽

Head And Neck ◽

General Hospital ◽

Neck Surgery ◽

Head And Neck Surgery ◽

Epstein Barr Virus Infection ◽

Barr Virus ◽

Epstein Barr ◽

Surgery Department

Introduction Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is malignancy of squamous cells on nasopharyngeal epithelial layer and the most common otorhinolaryngology malignancy found in Indonesia. Etiology of NPC is multifactorial including, food, environment, genetics, and Epstein-Barr virus infection. The study aimed to determine the highest risk factors on the incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Otorhinolaringology-Head and Neck Surgery Department dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung. Method The study design was descriptive retrospective from medical record of NPC patients at Otorhinolaringology-Head and Neck Surgery Department, dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung in 2010-2015. Result There were 462 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients in this research (265 men and 161 women) with three most common risk factors history of smoking (50.7%), mosquito coils use (43.2%), and consumption of salty fish (39.7%). Conclusion Smoking, mosquito coils, and consumption of salty fish affect the incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

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Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in Head And Neck Surgery reconstructions: critical analysis.

Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões ◽

10.1590/0100-6991e-20181682 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

MARCELO BENEDITO MENEZES ◽

KASSEM SAMIR SALEH ◽

MARIANNE YUMI NAKAI ◽

LUCAS PORTO MAURITY DIAS ◽

NORBERTO KODI KAVABATA ◽

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Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Stage Iv ◽

Data Bank ◽

Neck Surgery ◽

Pectoralis Major ◽

Head And Neck Surgery ◽

Clinical Staging ◽

Pectoralis Major Flap ◽

Major Complications ◽

Surgery Department

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the results of the use of the pectoralis major flap in the reconstruction of head and neck surgeries. Methods: we conducted a retrospective study with data bank analysis and review of medical records of patients with head and neck cancer operated at the Discipline of Head and Neck Surgery, Surgery Department, São Paulo Holy Home of Mercy, using the pectoralis major flap for reconstruction, in a period of 16 years. We analyzed age, gender, primary site of neoplasia, clinical staging, preoperative radiotherapy (RT) and complications, classified as major and minor. Results: the series comprised 92 patients, of whom 86 (93.5%) were men; the mean age was 61.39 (±11.35) years; the most common primary sites were the mouth, in 35 cases (38%), oropharynx, in 21 (22.8%), and larynx, in 18 cases (19.6%). The majority of patients were in stage IV (88/92, 95.6%) and only four (4.3%) had preoperative RT. The overall complication rate was 48.9%, but only 6.5%, characterized as major complications. In the univariate statistical analysis, we found no factors related to the occurrence of complications. Only the primary neoplasm site presented marginal significance (p = 0.06). Conclusion: the pectoralis major flap is safe, with few complete and effective losses in reconstructions in head and neck surgeries, with low rates of major complications, being an option to be considered.

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