Sclerotherapy for head and neck masses in the paediatric population

Field: 

• Radiology and imaging
• Surgery and subspecialties

Location: Queensland Children's Hospital

Type of student: 

• PGY1: Post-graduate year 1
• PGY2: Post-graduate year 2

Type of work: Chart reviews

Brief synopsis:

Retrospective cohort study of paediatric patients with head and neck mass who have undergone sclerotherapy in the preceding 5 years. Comparison of fibrovein, doxycycline and ethanol as sclerosing agents. Primary outcome: clinical response as measured by clinical examination +/- pre and post intervention MRI/USS to ascertain volume reduction. Secondary outcomes: complications of different sclerosants.  

Time frame: 08/03/2021-01/05/2021