Published articles

An observational pragmatic quality-of-life study on paediatric tonsillectomy and waiting for surgery Huynh, J., Woods, C.M. & Ooi, E.H. An observational pragmatic quality-of-life study on paediatric tonsillectomy and waiting for surgery. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 280, 885–890 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-022-07659-2 Abstract Purpose To investigate parental perceptions of the effects of tonsillectomy on their child’s quality of life while awaiting and following surgery in an Australian public health system. Methods An observational pragmatic study was undertaken at a tertiary Australian hospital. Parents of paediatric patients (2–16 years of age) listed for tonsillectomy completed a validated quality-of-life questionnaire (T-14 Paediatric Throat Disorders Outcome Test) at the initial [...]

Tonsillectomy using the BiZact: A pilot study in 186 children and adults Associate Professor Eng Ooi in conjunction with Associated Professor Suren Krishnan has been involved in a pilot study using BiZact for a tonsillectomy.  To read the outcomes and the report you can read via Wiley Content Sharing initiative here.