Māori and Pacific children accounted for 61.6% of paediatric CSOM cases requiring mastoid surgery in Auckland, highlighting persistent health inequities. Children with pre-operative hearing loss ≥35 dB HL gained a mean 18 dB HL after surgery.
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St Vincent’s Northside will end all paediatric ENT surgery in 2025. A major loss for kids & families in Brisbane’s north. 💔
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Lateral neck X-rays? Low sensitivity. CT? Much better.📉 Complication & readmission rates were low.🧠 Includes proposed diagnostic algorithm. By Alina Rankin, Ishara Dhambagolla, James Johnson, David Vokes📖 Read: https://t.co/xUVeH1KbCc
#ENT#Otolaryngology#ForeignBody#ASOHNS
Disparity in botulinum toxin access for hemifacial spasm treatment across Australia. Metro areas far outpace non-metro (40 vs 13.4/100k). Strong link to PRS surgeon availability. Telehealth may bridge the gap. #FacialNerve#Botox#AJO https://t.co/dGKCfRqsui
🦷 Multidisciplinary care in head & neck cancer (H&NC) is gold standard—but how often are dental practitioners involved?A new study in AJO reveals significant variation across Australian MDTs in dental input, OPG use & ORN monitoring.https://t.co/Q2BqiYrPSI #MDT#OralHealth#AJO
A retrospective study from Dubbo Base Hospital reveals over 20% of AOM cases didn’t meet diagnostic criteria yet many still received antibiotics. Guideline adherence varies by clinician level.https://t.co/UikwYIf7b9 #AOM#Antibiotics#RuralMedicine#ENT#ClinicalGuidelines
Very worrying trend!! Measles is spreading here,Polio is on our shores in PNG. Misinformation and carelessness is playing with the lives of our children. @TheRACP @DrNiroKennedy @DanchinMargie @IPAWorldorg https://t.co/GCK0Z7EC72
Can 3D-printed models transform consent in paediatric surgery?3D models in otolaryngology improves parental understanding, satisfaction, and reduces anxiety during pre-op consent. A game-changer for better outcomes! #Pediatrics#3DPrinting//www.theajo.com/article/view/4823/html
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy unfolding in Bondi. I know a lot of Kiwis live in that area. Sending aroha from this side of the Tasman.
https://t.co/UJwD3A3hU8
A sneak peak at my editorial in the International Journal of Paediatric Otolaryngology. Thank you ESPO for the opportunity and to the worldwide paediatric otolaryngology community for being awesome. @ESPO_PedENT@ANZSPO
@drkeithsiau @professorneill Sublingual gland Extravasation cyst - saliva leaks out of blocked sublingual gland through mylohyoid muscle to form a pseudo cyst.Diagnosis via ct to show cyst arising from floor of mouth. Can be a challenging diagnosis. Tx by removing sublingual gland. Ddx dermoid.