Publications by authors named "Chee Chee Tang"
Introduction: Assessment of BIA-ALCL prevalence is challenged by a lack of population-level data for the prevalence of breast implants in the wider population. Absence of such data obscures the true prevalence of BIA-ALCL and hinders informed consent consultations. We performed a systematic review to synthesise data from published studies reporting BIA-ALCL cases in defined patient populations to better inform the evidence base.
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- COVID-19 has negatively affected access to hip and knee replacement surgeries, leading to concerns about increased preoperative opioid use among patients awaiting these procedures.
- Data from a large university teaching hospital showed that a higher percentage of patients in the COVID-19 group (55%) were on opioids compared to historical controls (41.2%), even when considering factors like age and gender.
- The study highlights the need for exploring alternative pain management methods and addressing long waiting times for surgery to mitigate the potential rise in opioid dependency due to the pandemic.