Publications by authors named "Rachel Chard"
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- Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the hyoid bone is a rare complication following radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, which can lead to serious issues like carotid artery rupture.
- The study analyzed two cases of patients with a history of radiation treatment who experienced painful swelling in the neck before presenting with hemorrhage, and both had successful emergency interventions.
- The findings suggest that healthcare professionals should be aware of the risks associated with hyoid ORN in irradiated patients, as early recognition and treatment could avert severe complications like carotid artery rupture.
Objective: As of 2006, only three formally trained neurosurgeons are licensed in Tanzania. Recently, efforts have increased toward training local Tanzanian physicians and assistant medical officers (AMOs) to meet the basic neurosurgical needs of nonurban areas. Between January and July 2006, an initial attempt at such an apprenticeship was undertaken with a locally trained AMO already performing general surgery at Haydom Lutheran Hospital, Tanzania.
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