Dr Patorn Piromchai

Dr. Patorn Piromchai (ภาธร ภิรมย์ไชย) is an associate professor and consultant of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology - H&N Surgery from Khon Kaen University.

He received his Master in Clinical Trials from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, UK and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Melbourne, Australia. His research interests are in the area of Otology, Rhinology, and Thyroid Surgery. His main researches based on Virtual Reality, and Computational Imaging collaborates with an interdisciplinary team.

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FEATURED Journal article

Cerumenolytic Efficacy of 2.5% Sodium Bicarbonate Versus Docusate Sodium: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

Patorn Piromchai's selected work

A study of 30 odors panel smell identification test, smell detection threshold and Univers..

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An Unusual Case of Odynophagia

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Squeeze bottle versus syringe nasal saline irrigation for persistent allergic rhinitis - a..

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Total Endoscopic Submandibular Sialoadenectomy Using a 3-Port Supraclavicular Approach: A ..

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Endoscopic parathyroidectomy using a three-port submental approach

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Comparison of quality of life between patients undergoing trans-oral endoscopic thyroid su..

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Scholarly Works

Displaying the 49 most recent scholarly works by Patorn Piromchai.

Cerumenolytic Efficacy of 2.5% Sodium Bicarbonate Versus Docusate Sodium: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

Patorn Piromchai, Chanticha Laohakittikul, Sirichoke Khunnawongkrit, Somchai Srirompotong

Journal article | 2020 | Otology & Neurotology

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy of 2.5% sodium bicarbonate and docusate sodium in patients with complete occlusion of the ear..

A study of 30 odors panel smell identification test, smell detection threshold and University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) in Thailand.

Navarat Kasemsuk, Sanguansak Thanaviratananich, Patorn Piromchai

Journal article | 2020 | Auris Nasus Larynx

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the application of the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) in Tha..

An Unusual Case of Odynophagia

Chanticha Laohakittikul, Patorn Piromchai

Journal article | 2020 | Dysphagia

Squeeze bottle versus syringe nasal saline irrigation for persistent allergic rhinitis - a randomized controlled trial.

P Piromchai, P Kasemsiri, W Reechaipichitkul

Journal article | 2020 | Rhinology journal

BACKGROUND: Nasal irrigation is widely used as an adjunctive treatment for allergic rhinitis. There is little evidence regarding t..

Total Endoscopic Submandibular Sialoadenectomy Using a 3-Port Supraclavicular Approach: A New Technique.

Patorn Piromchai, Surapol Suetrong

Journal article | 2020 | Ear, Nose & Throat Journal

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this pilot study was to report the feasibility and safety of a new 3-port supraclavicular approach in..

Endoscopic parathyroidectomy using a three-port submental approach

Patorn Piromchai

Journal article | 2020 | Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery

PURPOSE: The three-port submental endoscopic approach and its variations were introduced in 2016 and have been used for thyroidect..

Comparison of quality of life between patients undergoing trans-oral endoscopic thyroid surgery and conventional open surgery

Pornthep Kasemsiri, Srongpaun Trakulkajornsak, Piyapong Bamroong, Kanokkarn Mahawerawat, Patorn Piromchai, Teeraporn Ratanaanekchai

Journal article | 2020 | BMC Surgery

BACKGROUND: Trans-oral endoscopic thyroidectomy allows obviating scar of the neck that expects to gain quality of life (QOL). Howe..

Biologics for chronic rhinosinusitis

Lee-Yee Chong, Patorn Piromchai, Steve Sharp, Kornkiat Snidvongs, Carl Philpott, Claire Hopkins, Martin J Burton

Journal article | 2020 | Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

BACKGROUND: This living systematic review is one of several Cochrane Reviews evaluating the medical management of patients with ch..

Transfer of automated performance feedback models to different specimens in virtual reality temporal bone surgery

J Lamtara, N Hanegbi, B Talks, S Wijewickrema, X Ma, P Piromchai, J Bailey, S O’Leary

Conference Proceedings | 2020 | Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)

Virtual reality has gained popularity as an effective training platform in many fields including surgery. However, it has been sho..

Biologics for chronic rhinosinusitis

LY Chong, P Piromchai, S Sharp, K Snidvongs, C Philpott, C Hopkins, MJ Burton

Journal article | 2019 | Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

The Diagnostic Value of Traditional Nasal Examination Tools in an Endoscopic Era.

Seksun Chainansamit, Chonthicha Chit-Uea-Ophat, Wisoot Reechaipichitkul, Patorn Piromchai

Journal article | 2019 | Ear, Nose & Throat Journal

BACKGROUND: As the endoscope has become more common in the otolaryngologist's office, there is a need to reevaluate the value of t..

The Efficacy of a Home Treatment Program Combined With Office-Based Canalith Repositioning Procedure for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo-A Randomized Controlled Trial

Patorn Piromchai, Nuntakarn Eamudomkarn, Somchai Srirompotong, Teeraporn Ratanaanekchai, Kwanchanok Yimtae

Journal article | 2019 | Otology & Neurotology

OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy of the home treatment program combined with office-based canalith repositioning procedure (CRP..

Effectiveness of nasal irrigation devices: a Thai multicentre survey

Patorn Piromchai, Charoiboon Puvatanond, Virat Kirtsreesakul, Saisawat Chaiyasate, Sanguansak Thanaviratananich

Journal article | 2019 | PeerJ

Ototoxicity of povidone-iodine - A case report.

Patorn Piromchai

Journal article | 2019 | Journal of Otology

Objective: The ototoxicity of povidone-iodine has been documented in animal studies. However, there is limited evidence of these o..

The sensitivity and specificity of methylene blue spray to identify the parathyroid gland during thyroidectomy

Patorn Piromchai, Thipphailin Juengtrakool, Supawan Laohasiriwong, Pornthep Kasemsiri, Piti Ungarereevittaya

Journal article | 2019 | PeerJ

The importance of automated real-time performance feedback in virtual reality temporal bone surgery training

M Davaris, S Wijewickrema, Y Zhou, P Piromchai, J Bailey, G Kennedy, S O’Leary

Conference Proceedings | 2019 | Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)

The Effect of Practice Distribution on Skill Retention in Virtual Reality Temporal Bone Surgery Training

Cassandra Williams, Sudanthi Wijewickrema, Patorn Piromchai, Stephen O'Leary

Conference Proceedings | 2019 | 2019 IEEE 32nd International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS)

Prevalence of ear, nose, and throat diseases in the elderly: Khon Kaen University’s community service from 2017 to 2018

P Piromchai, P Saeseow, W Reechaipichitkul, P Kasemsiri, N Chayaopas

Journal article | 2019 | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand

The outcomes of cochlear implantation in Thailand: Audiologic performance and quality of life

P Kasemsiri, P Thanawirattananit, K Yimtae, S Kiatthanabumrung, P Isipradit, V Atchariyasathian, T Mukkun, C Wacharasindhu, N Tanamai, S Kaewsiri, S Nivatvong, K Thongyai, J Sirirattanapan, P Piromchai, N Chayaopas, C Hanprasertpong, D Yavapolkul, K Suvarnsit, K Lertsukprasert, M Potaporn, et al.