M A Birchall

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Affiliation: University of Bristol
Country: UK

Publications

  1. ncbi Eliciting views of patients with head and neck cancer and carers on professionally derived standards for care
    M Birchall
    Division of Surgery, University of Bristol, Bristol BS10 5NB
    BMJ 324:516. 2002
  2. ncbi An ex vivo model for reperfusion of laryngotracheal grafts
    Emma Barker
    Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Laryngoscope 115:699-702. 2005
  3. ncbi Airway transplantation: a debate worth having?
    Martin Birchall
    Laryngeal Research Group, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
    Transplantation 85:1075-80. 2008
  4. ncbi Model for experimental revascularized laryngeal allotransplantation
    M A Birchall
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Br J Surg 89:1470-5. 2002
  5. ncbi The organisation of head and neck oncology services in the UK: The Royal College of Surgeons of England and British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists' preliminary multidisciplinary head and neck oncology audit
    Martin Birchall
    Chairman BAHNO Audit Committee, Clinical Effectiveness Unit, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK
    Ann R Coll Surg Engl 85:154-7. 2003
  6. ncbi Laryngeal abductor muscle reinnervation in a pig model
    Martin Birchall
    Laryngeal Research Group, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Acta Otolaryngol 124:839-46. 2004
  7. ncbi Laryngeal transplantation in minipigs: early immunological outcomes
    M A Birchall
    Department of Clinical Sciences at South Bristol, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Clin Exp Immunol 167:556-64. 2012
  8. ncbi Laryngeal transplantation in minipigs: vascular, myologic and functional outcomes
    M A Birchall
    Department of Clinical Sciences at South Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 268:405-14. 2011
  9. ncbi Human papillomavirus and head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    C G L Hobbs
    Clinical Science at South Bristol, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Clin Otolaryngol 31:259-66. 2006
  10. ncbi Major histocompatibility complex class I expression in human tonsillar and laryngeal epithelium
    C G L Hobbs
    Clinical Sciences at South Bristol, Division of Veterinary Pathology, Immunity and Infection, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Clin Exp Immunol 145:365-71. 2006

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  1. ncbi Eliciting views of patients with head and neck cancer and carers on professionally derived standards for care
    M Birchall
    Division of Surgery, University of Bristol, Bristol BS10 5NB
    BMJ 324:516. 2002
    ....
  2. ncbi An ex vivo model for reperfusion of laryngotracheal grafts
    Emma Barker
    Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Laryngoscope 115:699-702. 2005
    ..To describe the development of an ex vivo model to facilitate the study of ischemia-reperfusion injury in laryngotracheal grafts taken from Minnesota minipigs...
  3. ncbi Airway transplantation: a debate worth having?
    Martin Birchall
    Laryngeal Research Group, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
    Transplantation 85:1075-80. 2008
    ..This overview discusses the arguments for and against laryngeal and tracheal transplantation and suggests ways of overcoming these barriers...
  4. ncbi Model for experimental revascularized laryngeal allotransplantation
    M A Birchall
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Br J Surg 89:1470-5. 2002
    ..Although a human laryngeal transplant has been undertaken successfully, important questions remain that require a suitable animal model...
  5. ncbi The organisation of head and neck oncology services in the UK: The Royal College of Surgeons of England and British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists' preliminary multidisciplinary head and neck oncology audit
    Martin Birchall
    Chairman BAHNO Audit Committee, Clinical Effectiveness Unit, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK
    Ann R Coll Surg Engl 85:154-7. 2003
    ..More computerisation of data collection is essential, and national audit may bridge the data gap...
  6. ncbi Laryngeal abductor muscle reinnervation in a pig model
    Martin Birchall
    Laryngeal Research Group, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Acta Otolaryngol 124:839-46. 2004
    ..To develop a large animal model for studies of laryngeal abductor reinnervation...
  7. ncbi Laryngeal transplantation in minipigs: early immunological outcomes
    M A Birchall
    Department of Clinical Sciences at South Bristol, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Clin Exp Immunol 167:556-64. 2012
    ....
  8. ncbi Laryngeal transplantation in minipigs: vascular, myologic and functional outcomes
    M A Birchall
    Department of Clinical Sciences at South Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 268:405-14. 2011
    ..At 1 week laryngeal transplantation can result in good swallowing, and is not associated with clinical evidence of ischemia-reperfusion injury in MHC-matched pigs...
  9. ncbi Human papillomavirus and head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    C G L Hobbs
    Clinical Science at South Bristol, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Clin Otolaryngol 31:259-66. 2006
    ..However, the method of viral detection may be an important source of heterogeneity. Resolution of this issue will require further studies using both methods, examining associations separately in different sites...
  10. ncbi Major histocompatibility complex class I expression in human tonsillar and laryngeal epithelium
    C G L Hobbs
    Clinical Sciences at South Bristol, Division of Veterinary Pathology, Immunity and Infection, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Clin Exp Immunol 145:365-71. 2006
    ..This may affect immunosurveillance directed at viral and tumour-related epitopes in the upper airway...
  11. ncbi Consensus standards for the process of cancer care: a modified expert panel method applied to head and neck cancer. South and West Expert Tumour Panel for Head and Neck Cancer
    M A Birchall
    University Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
    Br J Cancer 77:1926-31. 1998
    ..The resulting standards will be regularly reviewed. We have developed a model of the care process, and an expert panel methodology that is applicable to a wide range of problems in clinical oncology...
  12. ncbi Performance and standards for the process of head and neck cancer care: South and West audit of head and neck cancer 1996-1997 (SWAHN I). South and West Regional Cancer Organisation Tumour Panel for Head and Neck Cancer
    M A Birchall
    University Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
    Br J Cancer 83:421-5. 2000
    ..Re-audit is essential to determine if the implementation of the Calman-Hine report has resulted in improvements...
  13. ncbi Development of perioperative care for pigs undergoing laryngeal transplantation: a case series
    P J Murison
    University of Bristol, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK
    Lab Anim 43:338-43. 2009
    ..Methods for optimal perioperative care are proposed. These results will help future groups wishing to use pigs in airway research, will reduce numbers of animals used and improve animal welfare...
  14. ncbi Complications following gastrostomy tube insertion in patients with head and neck cancer: a prospective multi-institution study, systematic review and meta-analysis
    D G Grant
    Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
    Clin Otolaryngol 34:103-12. 2009
    ..To measure morbidity and mortality rates following insertion of gastrostomy tubes in head and neck cancer patients. To determine evidence for any relationship between gastrostomy insertion technique and complication rates...
  15. ncbi Differential major histocompatibility complex class II locus expression on human laryngeal epithelium
    L E Rees
    Laryngeal Research Group, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Surgery, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
    Clin Exp Immunol 134:497-502. 2003
    ....
  16. ncbi Recurrence and malignant degeneration of 89 cases of inverted papilloma diagnosed in a non-tertiary referral population between 1975 and 1995: clinical predictors and p53 studies
    A H Jardine
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Bristol and South and West Cancer Intelligence Unit, Bristol, UK
    Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci 25:363-9. 2000
    ..Morbidity was related to the extent of surgery. Inverted papilloma presenting to a non-tertiary centre is more benign than previously reported. Initial management by less extensive endoscopic surgery may reduce morbidity...
  17. ncbi Interleukins 7 and 12 are expressed in head and neck squamous cancer
    V Paleri
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Bristol, UK
    Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci 26:302-6. 2001
    ..The universal expression suggests that the depressed cell-mediated immunity in HNSCC is not caused by reduced production of IL-7 and IL-12. Further studies with larger cohorts, especially of IL-7, are certainly warranted...
  18. ncbi Laser Doppler flux-metry as an experimental tool in laryngology
    A Jacob
    Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Guys Hospital, SE1 9RT, London, UK
    Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 260:308-11. 2003
    ..01). Utilising a standardised technique, laser Doppler flux-metry appears to be a reliable and reproducible method of estimating blood flux in the larynx...
  19. ncbi Learning from patients with cancer and their spouses: a focus group study
    Ann Richardson
    University of Bristol, Division of Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
    J Laryngol Otol 116:1028-35. 2002
    ..However, professional qualitative researcher help is required, and it is not necessarily 'easy' or cheap...
  20. ncbi Effectiveness of ear syringing in general practice: a randomised controlled trial and patients' experiences
    David Memel
    Air Balloon Surgery, St George, Bristol
    Br J Gen Pract 52:906-11. 2002
    ..Ear syringing is a common procedure performed for a variety of symptoms in primary care. Reports of its effectiveness vary considerably and no randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have been performed...
  21. ncbi Effect of pepsin on laryngeal stress protein (Sep70, Sep53, and Hsp70) response: role in laryngopharyngeal reflux disease
    Nikki Johnston
    Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders, Dept of Otolaryngology, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1034, USA
    Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 115:47-58. 2006
    ..This altered stress protein response may lead to cellular injury and thus play a role in the development of disease...
  22. ncbi Tongue transplantation
    Martin Birchall
    Head and Neck Cancer Centre, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool L7AL, UK
    Lancet 363:1663. 2004