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Academic & Research

Publications and research

Holds an academic appointment in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of the Witwatersrand. He regularly contributes to peer-reviewed academic research, often with Dr Shivesh H. Maharaj and Dr Zarreen Cassim.

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Research themes

Areas of academic interest

Sialendoscopy and gland preservation

Evaluation of semi-rigid endoscopes for cannulation of the salivary ducts and retrieval of calculi, as a minimally invasive alternative to sialadenectomy in selected patients.

Management of sialadenitis

Clinical pathways for acute and chronic inflammation of the salivary glands, including obstructive causes amenable to endoscopic treatment.

Functional rehabilitation after glossectomy

Objective measurement of tongue strength to support structured speech and swallowing rehabilitation after partial glossectomy for oral malignancy.

Selected outputs

Selected publications

  1. Journal article

    2019

    The evolution of sialendoscopy in clinical practice

    South African Dental Journal · Co-authored with S. H. Maharaj and colleagues

    Reviews the development of sialendoscopy and its application to obstructive salivary gland disease, including outcomes in the South African private sector.

  2. Journal article

    Clinical management of sialadenitis

    South African Dental Journal · Co-authored with Z. Cassim and colleagues

    Outlines the diagnostic approach and clinical management of salivary gland inflammation, including the role of endoscopic intervention.

  3. Case report

    Solid swellings of the anterior triangle: a submandibular gland swelling

    Peer-reviewed case report

    Describes the assessment of a solid submandibular gland swelling and the differential diagnosis of anterior triangle neck masses.

  4. Patent application

    2020

    Device for the measurement of tongue strength

    Patent application

    An affordable device for measuring tongue strength in adults undergoing rehabilitation after partial glossectomy for oral malignancy.

Publications are listed for academic reference. Outcomes reported in research describe groups of patients in specific studies and do not predict the result for any individual patient. A complete list of publications is available on ResearchGate.