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Review Article Pages 182-192
Abstract: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways have been implemented across multiple surgical specialties and have been found to be successful in reducing post-operative complications and length of stay (LOS) in hospital. They have only more recently been adopted by Head and Neck surgery but there is now a sufficient body of evidence which would benefit from consolidation and review.
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Review Article Pages 193-200
Abstract: Thyroid surgeries are the most frequently performed endocrine procedures worldwide. The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) shows some anatomical variations that can potentially compromise the safety of thyroid surgery, Hence, Thyroid surgeons should have a number of different techniques available in the event that identification of the RLN proves troublesome.
Case Report Pages 180-181
Abstract: A 17-year-old man was noted to have a left tonsil mass when he attended his family physician with tonsillitis. Following treatment with a course of penicillin his tonsillitis resolved but the mass persisted albeit asymptomatic. Review by an ENT specialist confirmed a smooth oval pedunculated mass arising from the superior pole of the left tonsil (Figure 1 and Figure 2). The mass was freely mobile and rested at the tongue base. The rest of the ENT examination was normal. The management options discussed included observation, excision biopsy and a left tonsillectomy. The patient chose to be observed and was reviewed at three months.
Case Report Pages 176-179
Abstract: Patients with tracheostomies are common. Despite this many healthcare providers are uncomfortable managing tracheostomy emergencies despite the fact that they are common critical airway events. Head and neck patients are also at risk of multifactorial delirium which can lead to or exacerbate tracheostomy issues.
Case Report Pages 170-175
Abstract: A retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained departmental database. In our day stay surgery centre, patients were contacted by telephone on post-op day 1 when they were asked about their overall experiences and any post-operative complications encountered following their surgery. Information was recorded and analyzed using Microsoft Office Excel (2013).
Case Report Pages 166-169
Abstract: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the importance of wearing a mask has been stressed to the public by the center for disease control and prevention (CDC). In hospital settings, healthcare workers shifted from wearing masks during procedures and exams to all day wear. This shift has led to reports of pressure injuries and skin reactions. With prolonged face mask wear, the pressure from the elastic straps that go over and around the ears creates
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