Pittayapon Pitathawatchai

Melioidotic Otomastoiditis in Triplets: A Rare Pediatric Cluster with Intracranial Complications

Chayanit Kritpracha, Viraporn Atchariyasathian, Pittayapon Pitathawatchai

Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei), is endemic in tropical regions, including Thailand. Often called “the great mimicker,” it can involve multiple organ systems and present with varied clinical manifestations. While the lungs are the most commonly affected site, head and …

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Wideband acoustic immittance (WAI) normative data in Thai normal hearing adults

Thanawan Wongkor, Nichtima Chayaopas, Supawan Laohasiriwong, Pittayapon Pitathawatchai et autres

Background: The evaluation of middle ear function is important for accurately diagnosing middle ear disorders. However, conventional single-frequency tympanometry provided insufficient information to differentiate pathologies, especially in cases with normal otoscopic findings, such as otosclerosis or ossicular chain discontinuity. Objectives: This study …

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Endoscopic Management of Primary External Auditory Canal Cholesteatoma: Outcomes and Technical Considerations

Yuvatiya Plodpai, Pittayapon Pitathawatchai, Pattarawadee Prayuenyong

OBJECTIVE: Primary external auditory canal cholesteatoma (PEACC) represents a rare otologic entity, and the optimal role of endoscopic intervention remains undefined. This study evaluated the technical feasibility and clinical outcomes of endoscopic management for this condition. PATIENTS: Patients diagnosed with PEACC between …

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Primary external auditory canal cholesteatoma: Clinical characteristics and role of endoscopic ear surgery

Yuvatiya Plodpai, Pittayapon Pitathawatchai, Pattarawadee Prayuenyong

PURPOSE: Primary external auditory canal cholesteatomas (PEACCs) are uncommon, and the role of endoscopy in managing the lesion has not yet been clarified. We aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of PEACC and explore the feasibility of endoscopy for its treatment. MATERIAL …

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Education on loss to follow-up after newborn hearing screening in Thailand: a randomised controlled trial

Pittayapon Pitathawatchai, Panupong Wanachottrakul, Pattarawadee Prayuenyong

Objective To assess whether bedside parental education improves the loss to follow-up (LTF) rate after undergoing universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) in Thailand.Design A randomised controlled trialStudy sample Parents of newborns who did not pass the first-stage hearing screening were included and …

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Hearing loss configurations in low- and middle-income countries

John P. Newall, Rebecca Kim, Piers Dawes, Fadwa Alnafjan et autres

OBJECTIVE: The majority of individuals with hearing loss worldwide reside in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), but there is limited information regarding the characteristics of hearing loss in these regions. This descriptive study aims to address this knowledge gap by analysing audiogram …

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The Effectiveness and Cost Analysis of a Pilot Newborn Hearing Screening Program at a Hospital in a Low- to Middle-Income Country

Pariya Lertbussarakam, Pittayapon Pitathawatchai

Background: When a universal newborn hearing screening program is not feasible, particularly in the early stages of its establishment when it requires a great deal of effort and resources, a smaller scale in screening, such as a specific geographical subset or targeted …

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Predictors of Abnormal MRI Findings in Patients with Asymmetrical Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Pattarawadee Prayuenyong, Pittayapon Pitathawatchai, Yuvatiya Plodpai, Viraporn Atchariyasathian et autres

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the predictive factors of abnormal MRI findings in patients with asymmetrical sensorineural hearing loss (ASNHL). STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective review of medical records. SETTING: A tertiary care hospital. METHODS: Patients with asymmetries of ≥10 dB in …

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Prediction of pure tone thresholds using the speech reception threshold and age in elderly individuals with hearing loss

Ramida Dindamrongkul, Tippawan Liabsuetrakul, Pittayapon Pitathawatchai

Abstract Objective Early detection and effective management of hearing loss constitute the key to improving the quality of life of individuals with hearing loss. However, in standardized pure tone audiometry, it is sometimes difficult for elderly patients to understand and follow all …

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Surgical outcomes of sinonasal malignancies among endoscopic surgery, open surgery and combined surgery: an 18-year experience

Chakapan Promsopa, Tipmana Tangchawalit, Virat Kirtsreesakul, Usaporn Prapaisit et autres

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Cost-effectiveness analysis on implementing newborn hearing screening programmes in a low- to middle-income country

Pittayapon Pitathawatchai, Sitthichok Chaichulee, Wirawan Wannaro, Patchanok Pongprawat

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the cost-effectiveness (CE) of implementing different newborn hearing screening protocols in a low- to middle-income country. DESIGN: A decision analytical model with a 78-year time horizon. STUDY SAMPLE: Direct medical, direct non-medical and indirect costs were collected from 126 …

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Middle ear status in cholesteatoma: Associations among preoperative computed tomography scans, audiological assessments, and intraoperative endoscopic findings

Yuvatiya Plodpai, Thitinan Jongthitinon, Viraporn Atchariyasathian, Pittayapon Pitathawatchai et autres

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