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  1. Article: Quality of Life and Financial Impacts of Permanent Colostomy for Rectal Cancer

    Colbran, R. / Gillespie, C. / Christensen, P. / Kristensen, HØ. / Warwick, A.

    Journal of Coloproctology

    2024  Volume 44, Issue 01, Page(s) e47–e52

    Abstract: Introduction: Returning to work is an important cancer recovery milestone. Permanent colostomy can be required for rectal cancer treatment and can significantly impact well-being. We aimed to evaluate the impact of permanent colostomy on health-related ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Returning to work is an important cancer recovery milestone. Permanent colostomy can be required for rectal cancer treatment and can significantly impact well-being. We aimed to evaluate the impact of permanent colostomy on health-related quality of life and return to work in patients with rectal cancer.
    Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study on 23 employed patients receiving curative surgery for rectal cancer requiring permanent colostomy. Demographic and health-related quality-of-life questionnaires (the Colostomy Impact Score (CIS), the EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ)-C30, and the EORTC QLQ-CR29) were posted to eligible patients.
    Results: On average, patients (10 female, 13 male, mean age 61.8 years) were 5.0 ± 3.5 years post-surgery. At the time of questioning, 73.9% had returned to work (21.7% changed their type of work), while 17.4% never returned to work. Of those that returned to work, 11.8% returned within 1 month of surgery, while 23.5% had not returned after 12 months. Comparison of CIS between patients that returned to the same work (14.6 ± 0.93), changed their work (13.0 ± 0.74), and did not return to work (14.3 ± 2.3) revealed no significant differences ( p  = 0.36). CIS did not correlate with days worked on return, or time to return to work (p > 0.05).
    Conclusion: Returning to work following rectal cancer treatment with permanent colostomy is challenging, with 17.4% never returning to work. Of those who returned to work, 23.5% required more than 12 months. This was not associated with CIS in our study.
    Keywords rectal cancer ; colostomy ; quality of life ; employment
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-01
    Publisher Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2664477-0
    ISSN 2317-6423 ; 2237-9363 ; 2317-6423
    ISSN (online) 2317-6423
    ISSN 2237-9363 ; 2317-6423
    DOI 10.1055/s-0044-1782155
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  2. Article ; Online: Colonoscopic findings in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.

    Kwan, Bianca / Gillespie, Chris / Warwick, Andrea

    ANZ journal of surgery

    2023  Volume 93, Issue 6, Page(s) 1609–1612

    Abstract: Backgroundy: Colonoscopy is often performed in the initial workup of pelvic floor dysfunction, even in the absence of red flag symptoms. Current guidelines suggest colonoscopy is only required in the presence of rectal bleeding, diarrhoea or change in ... ...

    Abstract Backgroundy: Colonoscopy is often performed in the initial workup of pelvic floor dysfunction, even in the absence of red flag symptoms. Current guidelines suggest colonoscopy is only required in the presence of rectal bleeding, diarrhoea or change in bowel habit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of significant pathology found at colonoscopy in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
    Methods: Retrospective chart review was performed on all patients presenting to a functional colorectal outpatient clinic between May 2018 and August 2019. Information was collected on presenting symptoms, whether colonoscopy had been performed within 5 years, quality of bowel preparation, withdrawal time, number of polyps detected, histology, presence of diverticular disease, colorectal malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease, solitary rectal ulcer or rectal prolapse.
    Results: There were 260 patients seen within the study period, of which 67% had undergone recent colonoscopy within the last 5 years. The mean age was 53 and 219 (84%) patients were female. Average withdrawal time was 13 min. Polyps were found in 48.7% and adenomas in 32.4% of all colonoscopies. The adenoma detection rate was 32.7%. None of the colonoscopies found evidence of malignancy. A new diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease was discovered in two patients.
    Conclusion: There was low rates of serious pathology such as malignancy or inflammatory bowel disease in patients referred to a functional clinic. However, colonoscopy is still useful in workup of pelvic floor dysfunction, as many patients have erratic bowel habits or vague symptoms, and will have adenomas found.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Pelvic Floor/pathology ; Colonoscopy ; Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology ; Adenoma/diagnosis ; Polyps/pathology ; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/complications ; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/diagnosis ; Colonic Polyps/complications ; Colonic Polyps/diagnosis ; Colonic Polyps/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-18
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2050749-5
    ISSN 1445-2197 ; 1445-1433 ; 0004-8682
    ISSN (online) 1445-2197
    ISSN 1445-1433 ; 0004-8682
    DOI 10.1111/ans.18258
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  3. Article ; Online: Genetics and genetic testing for age-related macular degeneration.

    Warwick, A / Lotery, A

    Eye (London, England)

    2017  Volume 32, Issue 5, Page(s) 849–857

    Abstract: Considerable advances have been made in our understanding of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) genetics over the past decade. The genetic associations discovered to date are estimated to account for approximately half of AMD heritability, and ... ...

    Abstract Considerable advances have been made in our understanding of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) genetics over the past decade. The genetic associations discovered to date are estimated to account for approximately half of AMD heritability, and functional studies of these variants have revealed new insights into disease pathogenesis, leading to the development of potential novel therapies. There is furthermore growing interest in genetic testing for predicting an individual's risk of AMD and offering personalised preventive or therapeutic treatments. We review the progress made so far in AMD genetics and discuss the possible applications for genetic testing.
    MeSH term(s) Genetic Predisposition to Disease ; Genetic Testing ; Humans ; Macular Degeneration/genetics ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-11-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 91001-6
    ISSN 1476-5454 ; 0950-222X
    ISSN (online) 1476-5454
    ISSN 0950-222X
    DOI 10.1038/eye.2017.245
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  4. Article ; Online: Late Effects Screening of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivors in the Military Healthcare System.

    Zanetti, Richard / Warwick, Anne / Sicignano, Nicholas / Feldman, Brian

    Military medicine

    2022  

    Abstract: Introduction: Pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors are a growing portion of the population with unique health screening needs. These survivors receive care within late effects oncology clinics and primary care clinics. Prior attempts ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors are a growing portion of the population with unique health screening needs. These survivors receive care within late effects oncology clinics and primary care clinics. Prior attempts to quantify compliance with follow-up recommendations have shown variable rates ranging from 28% to 73%. This study set out to assess rates of adherence to recommended health screening among pediatric ALL survivors within the U.S. DoD, identify potential risk factors contributing to patient compliance, and better define the prevalence of chronic health conditions.
    Materials and methods: This Institutional Review Board-approved, retrospective cohort study used data from the U.S. DoD MHS database and identified incident cases of pediatric ALL during 2007-2011 using a conservative case identification algorithm. Minimum duration of follow-up was instituted in order to ensure the entire study population had sufficient time for the assessment of each screening exam according to recommended guidelines. Rates of adherence to recommended screening measures were calculated across the full study follow-up period, and regression analyses assessed protective factors for compliance.
    Results: One hundred and forty-four incident ALL cases were identified. During the follow-up period, 31.3% developed a new mental health diagnosis. In terms of recommended screening, 94.4% had an annual complete blood count for the entire study period, 90.3% had a liver function screening, 81.9% had an echocardiogram, 34% had a bone density scan, and 54.2% had a mental health visit. Adolescents were less likely to have a bone density scan (odds ratio [OR] 0.32, 95% CI, 0.11-0.95) or a mental health visit (OR 0.28, 95% CI, 0.11-0.7).
    Conclusion: The MHS provides universal access to healthcare for all beneficiaries. In this population with universal access to care, there is increased compliance with screening recommendations. Our results reflect actual screening testing as opposed to general screening visits that have been previously reported in the literature. We also highlight the significant number of mental health diagnoses among pediatric ALL survivors.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 391061-1
    ISSN 1930-613X ; 0026-4075
    ISSN (online) 1930-613X
    ISSN 0026-4075
    DOI 10.1093/milmed/usac069
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  5. Article ; Online: A prospective trial of the THD SphinKeeper® for faecal incontinence.

    Colbran, Rachel / Gillespie, Christopher / Warwick, Andrea

    Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland

    2022  Volume 24, Issue 4, Page(s) 491–496

    Abstract: Aim: THD SphinKeeper® is an emerging surgical technique for faecal incontinence (FI). The safety, indications and efficacy of the procedure are still being investigated. The aim of this study is to present the first experience of SphinKeeper® in ... ...

    Abstract Aim: THD SphinKeeper® is an emerging surgical technique for faecal incontinence (FI). The safety, indications and efficacy of the procedure are still being investigated. The aim of this study is to present the first experience of SphinKeeper® in Australia.
    Method: This was a prospective single-centre observational study of patients undergoing SphinKeeper® implantation between February 2018 and September 2019. Baseline demographics, intraoperative and postoperative complications, Cleveland Clinic Faecal Incontinence Score, St Mark's Incontinence Score, Faecal Incontinence Quality of Life score (FIQOL), anorectal manometry and endo-anal ultrasound were assessed preoperatively and 3 and 12 months after implantation.
    Results: Thirteen patients (2 male, 11 female) underwent implantation during the study period. Anal sphincter defects were present in 13 (76.9%) patients [external anal sphincter (EAS) defect, 2 (15.4%); internal anal sphincter (IAS) defect 4 (30.8%); EAS + IAS defect, 4 (30.8%)]. Median follow-up was 32 months (range 18-37 months). There were four complications: one intraoperative (rectal perforation) and three postoperative (one implant extrusion, two implants that required removal due to malposition). At 12 months, an average of 9/10 implants remained ideally placed in each patient. THD SphinKeeper® insertion was associated with an improvement in coping/behaviour as measured using FIQOL (p = 0.047). However, the procedure did not improve FI scores or anorectal manometry parameters.
    Conclusion: In this study, SphinKeeper® marginally improved symptoms of FI but there was no significant impact on anorectal manometric measurements. Larger-scale studies are needed to determine the patient cohort most likely to benefit from this procedure.
    MeSH term(s) Anal Canal/diagnostic imaging ; Anal Canal/surgery ; Endosonography/methods ; Fecal Incontinence/etiology ; Fecal Incontinence/surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Manometry ; Prospective Studies ; Quality of Life
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 1440017-0
    ISSN 1463-1318 ; 1462-8910
    ISSN (online) 1463-1318
    ISSN 1462-8910
    DOI 10.1111/codi.16037
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  6. Article ; Online: Anesthetic Implications of Button Battery Ingestion in Children.

    Eck, John B / Ames, Warwick A

    Anesthesiology

    2020  Volume 132, Issue 4, Page(s) 917–924

    MeSH term(s) Anesthesia/adverse effects ; Anesthesia/standards ; Child ; Eating/drug effects ; Eating/physiology ; Electric Power Supplies/adverse effects ; Foreign Bodies/diagnostic imaging ; Foreign Bodies/surgery ; Humans
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 269-0
    ISSN 1528-1175 ; 0003-3022
    ISSN (online) 1528-1175
    ISSN 0003-3022
    DOI 10.1097/ALN.0000000000003121
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  7. Article ; Online: Big Syringe, Little Syringe.

    Machovec, Kelly A / Ames, Warwick A

    Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

    2020  Volume 34, Issue 9, Page(s) 2401–2402

    MeSH term(s) Heart Defects, Congenital ; Humans ; Ivabradine ; Syringes ; Tachycardia
    Chemical Substances Ivabradine (3H48L0LPZQ)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1067317-9
    ISSN 1532-8422 ; 1053-0770
    ISSN (online) 1532-8422
    ISSN 1053-0770
    DOI 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.05.017
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  8. Article ; Online: Evidence-Based Medicine in the Time of COVID: We Have a Problem.

    Machovec, Kelly A / Ames, Warwick A

    Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

    2020  Volume 35, Issue 5, Page(s) 1274–1275

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; Humans ; SARS-CoV-2
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 1067317-9
    ISSN 1532-8422 ; 1053-0770
    ISSN (online) 1532-8422
    ISSN 1053-0770
    DOI 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.10.058
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  9. Article ; Online: Recycle: Do It for the Kids.

    Machovec, Kelly A / Ames, Warwick A

    Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia

    2020  Volume 34, Issue 12, Page(s) 3352–3353

    MeSH term(s) Aortic Coarctation ; Child ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Labetalol ; Plasma ; Renin
    Chemical Substances Renin (EC 3.4.23.15) ; Labetalol (R5H8897N95)
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1067317-9
    ISSN 1532-8422 ; 1053-0770
    ISSN (online) 1532-8422
    ISSN 1053-0770
    DOI 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.07.030
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  10. Article: Family-Centered Pediatric Plastic Surgery Care.

    Patel, Kamlesh B / Pfeifauf, Kristin D / Snyder-Warwick, Alison

    Missouri medicine

    2021  Volume 118, Issue 2, Page(s) 124–129

    Abstract: Our multidisciplinary cleft palate and craniofacial center was established in 1978 and manages more than 5,000 active patients from birth to skeletal maturity. Over the past four years we have implemented a complex family-centered reorganization, with ... ...

    Abstract Our multidisciplinary cleft palate and craniofacial center was established in 1978 and manages more than 5,000 active patients from birth to skeletal maturity. Over the past four years we have implemented a complex family-centered reorganization, with the goal of improving care and patient retention. Through our implementation of a familycentered approach, we have also decreased treatment burden, need for secondary procedures and cost of care. 1-12.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Cleft Lip/surgery ; Cleft Palate/surgery ; Humans ; Surgery, Plastic
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 427362-x
    ISSN 0026-6620
    ISSN 0026-6620
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