Publications by authors named "Catherine K Lau"

Chylous fistula is rare, and operation is often required for high output fistulas after serious operations on the neck. TissuePatchâ„¢sealant film (Tissuemed Ltd., Leeds, UK) is a useful adjunct to ensure that potential sources of leakage are sealed effectively.

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The prevalence of impacted second molars is low, varying from 0% to 2.3%. The etiology of an impaction can involve systemic, local, and periodontal factors, as well as a developmental disruption of the tooth germ.

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Introduction: With the advent of digital medical photography, a balance between technological possibility and ethical acceptability is necessary. An understanding of patients' perception is vital in maintaining a healthy doctor-patient relationship and the avoidance of unnecessary medico-legal consequences. To explore this, an anonymous patient questionnaire survey was conducted.

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