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Journal Articles Published in 2013

  1. Chew MH, Brown WE, Masya L, Harrison JD, Myers E, Solomon MJ. Clinical, MRI and PET criteria used by surgeons to determine suitability for pelvic exenteration surgery for recurrent rectal cancers: A Delphi study. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2013; 56:00-00 DOI: 10.1097/DCR.0b013e3182812bec
  2. Harrison JD, Durcinoska I, Butow PN, White K, Solomon MJ, Young JM. Localised versus centralised nurse-delivered telephone services for people in follow-up for cancer: Opinions of cancer clinicians. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology 2013 (in press)
  3. Jacombs ASW, Rome P, Harrison JD, Solomon MJ. Assessment of the selection process for myocutaneous flap repair and surgical complications in pelvic exenteration surgery. British Journal of Surgery 2013; 100:561-567
  4. Milne T, Solomon MJ, Lee P, Young JM, Stalley P, Harrison JD. Assessing the impact of a sacral resection on morbidity and survival after extended radical surgery for locally recurrent rectal cancer. Annals of Surgery 2013; 00:1-7
  5. Shaw J, Harrison JD, Young J, Butow P, Sandroussi C, Martin D, Solomon MJ. Coping with newly diagnosed upper gastrointestinal cancer: a longitudinal qualitative study of family caregivers’ role perception and supportive care needs. Support Care Cancer 2013; 21:749-756
  6. Shaw J, Butow P, Sze M. Young J, Goldstein D. Reducing disparity in outcomes for immigrants with cancer: a qualitative assessment of the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally targeted telephone-based supportive care intervention. Supportive care in cancer 2013; DOI 10.1007/s00520-013-1786-7
  7. Solomon MJ. Re-exenteration for recurrent rectal cancer. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2013; 56:4-5
  8. Walczak A, Butow PN, Davidson PM, Bellemore FA, Tattersall MH, Clayton JM, Young J, Mazer B, Ladwig S, Epstein RM. Patient perspectives regarding communication about prognosis and end-of-life issues: How can it be optimised? Patient Education and Counselling 2013; 90:307-14.
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Journal Articles Published in 2012

  1. Carey S, Ferrie S, Young JM, Allman-Farinelli. Long Term Nutrition Support in Gastrointestinal Disease - a systematic review of the evidence. Nutrition 2012; 28:4-8.
  2. Harrison JD, Young JM, Butow P, Solomon MJ. Needs in health care: What beast is that? International Journal of Health Services 2012 (in press).
  3. Harun A, Harrison JD, Young JM. Interventions to improve patient participation in the treatment process for culturally and linguistically diverse people with cancer: A systematic review. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology 2012 doi:10.1111/j.1743-7563.2012.01531.x
  4. Ivers N, Jamtvedt G, Flottorp S, Young JM, Odgaard-Jensen J, French SD, O'Brien MA, Johansen M, Grimshaw J, Oxman AD. Audit and feedback: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012 doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000259
  5. Jorgensen ML, Young JM, Harrison JD, Solomon MJ. Unmet supportive care needs in colorectal cancer: difference by age. Supportive Care in Cancer 2012; 20:1275-81
  6. Lambert SD, Harrison JD, Smith E, Bonevski B, Carey M, Lawsin C, Paul C, Girgis A. The unmet needs of partners and caregivers of adults diagnosed with cancer: A systematic review. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 2012; 2: 224-230.
  7. Ngan S, Mackay J, Schache D, McKendrick J, Joseph D, Solomon MJ, Ackland SP, McClure B, Zalcberg JR, Fisher R, Leong T, McLachlan S-A, Goldstein D, Hartopeanu C. Randomized trial of short course radiotherapy versus long course chemoradiation comparing rates of local recurrence in patients with T3 rectal cancer (TROG 01.04). Journal of Clinical Oncology 2012; DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2012.42.9597
  8. Tiexeira SC, Ferenschild FT, Solomon MJ, Rodwell L, Harrison JD, Young JM, Vasilaras A, Eisenger D, Lee P, Byrne C. Urological leaks after pelvic exenterations comparing formation of colonic and ileal conduits. European Journal of Surgical Oncology 2012; 38: 361-366
  9. Lee YY, Roberts CL, Dobbins T, Stavrou E, Black K, Morris J, Young J. Incidence and outcomes of pregnancy-associated cancer in Australia, 1994–2008: a population-based linkage study. BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2012; DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03475.x.
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Journal Articles Published in 2011

  1. Allardyce RA, Bagshaw CM, Frampton CM, Frampton, Frizelle FA, Hewett PJ, Rieger NA, Smith JS, Solomon MJ, Stevenson ARL. Ethical issues with the disclosure of surgical trial short-term data. ANZ Journal of Surgery 2011; 81:125-131
  2. Anderson C, Carter J, Nattress K, Beale P, Philp S, Harrison J, Juraskova I. “The booklet helped me not to panic”: A pilot of a decision aid for asymptomatic women with ovarian cancer and with rising CA-125 levels. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer 2011; 21:737-743
  3. Carey S, Storey D, Biankin AV, Martin D, Young J, Allman-Farinelli M. Long term nutritional status and quality of life following major upper gastrointestinal surgery – Across-sectional study. Clinical Nutrition 2011; 30: 774-779.
  4. Field CJ, Robinson SR, Mackay S, Harrison JD, Marshall NS. Clinical equipoise in sleep surgery: Investigating clinical trial targets. Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery 2011; 145:347-353
  5. Harris IA, Young JM, Jalaludin BB, Solomon MJ. Predictors of neck pain after motor vehicle collisions: a prospective survey. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 2011; 19:317-321.
  6. Harrison JD, Young JM, Solomon MJ, Butow PN, Secomb R, Masya L. Randomised pilot evaluation of the supportive care intervention “CONNECT” for people following surgery for colorectal cancer. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 2011; 54:622-631
  7. Harrison JD, Young JM, Auld S, Masya L, Solomon MJ, Butow P. Quantifying post-discharge unmet supportive care needs of people with colorectal cancer: A clinical audit. Colorectal Disease 2011; 13: 1400-1406.
  8. Jorgensen M, Young JM, Solomon MJ. Older patients and adjuvant therapy for colorectal cancer: surgeon knowledge, opinions and practice. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2011; 54:335-41.
  9. Jorgensen M, Togher L. Narrative after traumatic brain injury: a comparison of monologic and jointly-produced discourse. Brain Injury 2011; 23:727-740.
  10. Mahadev S, Young JM, Selby W, Solomon MJ. Quality of Life in Perianal Crohn's Disease: What Do Patients Consider Important? Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2011; 54:579-585
  11. Mahadev S, Young JM, Selby W, Solomon MJ. Self reported depressive symptoms and suicidal feelings in perianal Crohn’s disease. Colorectal Disease 2011; 14:331-335.
  12. Shin J-S, Jalaludin B, Solomon MJ, Hong A, Lee C. Histopathological regression grading versus staging of rectal cancer following radiotherapy. Pathology 2011; 43:24-30
  13. Solomon MJ, Austin KK, Lee P, Holm T, Rasmussen PC. Behandlingen af lokal recidiv af rektumcancer. [Treatment of local recurrence of rectal cancer] Ugeskr Laeger 2011; 173:1047-1049
  14. Walsh J, Young JM, Harrison JD, Butow PN, Solomon MJ, Masya L, White K. What is important in care coordination? A qualitative investigation. European Journal of cancer Care 2011; 20:220-227
  15. Young CJ, Suen MKL, Young JM, Solomon MJ. Stenting Large Bowel Obstruction Avoids a Stoma: Consecutive Series of 100 Patients. Colorectal Disease 2011; 13:1138-1141.
  16. Young JM, Walsh J, Butow PN, Solomon MJ. Measuring cancer care coordination: development and validation of a questionnaire for patients. BMC Cancer 2011; 11:298.
  17. Zhou J, Belov L, Solomon MJ, Chan C, Clarke SJ, Christopherson RI. Colorectal Cancer Cell Surface Protein Profiling Using an Antibody Microarray and Fluorescence Multiplexing. Journal of Visualized Experiments (55), e3322, DOI: 10.3791/3322 (2011).
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Journal Articles Published in 2010

  1. Abraham N.S. Byrne C.M. Young J.M. Solomon M.J. Meta-analysis of well-designed non-randomised comparative studies of surgical procedures is as good as randomised controlled trials. J Clinical Epidemiology 2010; 63:238-45
  2. Allardyce RA, Bagshaw PF, Frampton CM, Frizelle FA, Hewett PJ, Rieger NA, Solomon MJ, Stevenson ARL. Australian Laparoscopic Colon Cancer Study shows that elderly patients may benefit from lower postoperative complication rates following laparoscopic versus open resection. British Journal of Surgery 2010; 97: 86-91
  3. Austin KKS, Young JM, Solomon MJ. Quality of Life of Survivors after Pelvic Exenteration for rectal cancer. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 2010; 53:1121-1126
  4. Smith SR, Solomon MJ. Functional comparisons between open and laparoscopic rectopexy. Gastroentérologie Clinique et Biologique 2010; 34:505-507
  5. Walsh J, Harrison JD, Young J M, Phyllis N Butow PN, Solomon MJ, Masya L. What are the current barriers to effective cancer care coordination? A qualitative study. BMC Health Services Ressearch 2010; 10:132
  6. Young JM, Harrison J, Solomon M, Butow P, Dennis R, Robson D, Auld S. Development and feasibility assessment of telephone-delivered supportive care to improve outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer: pilot study of the CONNECT intervention. Support Care Cancer 2010; 18:461–470
  7. Zhou J, Belov L, Huang PY, Shin J-S, Solomon MJ, Chapuis PH, Bokey L, Chan C, Clarke C, Clarke SJ, Christopherson RI. Surface antigen profiling of colorectal cancer using antibody microarrays and fluorescence multiplexing. Journal of Immunological Methods 2010; 355:40-51
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Journal Articles Published in 2009

  1. Austin KKS, Solomon MJ. Pelvic Exenteration with En Bloc Iliac Vessel resection for Lateral Pelvic Wall Involvement. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 2009; 52:1223-1233.
  2. Byrne CM, Solomon MJ. The use of Setons in Fistula-in-Ano. Seminars in colon and rectal surgery 2009; 20:10-17
  3. Foo W, Young JM, Solomon MJ, Wright CM. Family history? The forgotten question in high-risk colorectal cancer patients. Colorectal Disease 2009; 11:450-455.
  4. Habib M, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Armstrong B, O’Connell D, Armstrong K. Evidence-based and clinical outcomes scores to facilitate audit and feedback for colorectal cancer care. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2009; 52:4.
  5. Harris IA. Dao AT. Young JM. Solomon MJ. Jalaludin BB. Predictors of patient and surgeon satisfaction after orthopaedic trauma. Injury 2009; 40:377-84.
  6. Harris IA, Murgatroyd D, Young JM, Solomon MJ. The effect of compensation on health care utilisation in a trauma cohort. Medical Journal of Australia 2009; 190:619-622
  7. Harrison JD, Young JM, Price MP, Butow PN, Solomon MJ. What are the unmet supportive care needs of people with cancer? A systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer 2009; 17:1117–1128.
  8. Harrison JD, Masya L, Butow PN, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Salkeld G, Whelan T. Implementing patient decision support tools: Moving beyond academia? Patient Education & Counseling 2009; 76: 120-125
  9. Harrison JD, Juraskova I, Anderson C, Nattress K, Beale P, Lopez A, Carter J. Rising Cancer Antigen 125 Level and the Type and Timing for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: A Clinical Dilemma, But What Would Women Do? International Gynaecologic Cancer 2009; 19: 1037-1046
  10. Koh CE. Young CJ. Wright CM. Byrne CM. Young JM. The internal anal sphincter in systemic sclerosis. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2009; 52:315-8
  11. Masya L, Young JM, Solomon MJ, Harrison JD, Dennis R, Salkeld G. Preferences for outcomes of treatment for rectal cancer: patient and clinician utilities and their application in an interactive computer-based decision aid (Annalisa ©) Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2009; 52:1994-2003
  12. Solomon MJ. Review: Individual alarm features have moderate-to-high specificity and low sensitivity for diagnosing colorectal cancer. ACP Journal Club 2009; 150:14
  13. Turner C, Young JM, Solomon MJ, Ludlow J, Benness C. Incidence & Etiology of pelvic floor dysfunction and mode of delivery: an overview. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2009; 52:1-10
  14. Young JM. Understanding statistical analysis in the surgical literature: some key concepts. [Invited article] Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2009; 79:398-403
  15. Young JM, Solomon MJ. How to critically appraise an article. [Invited article]. Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology 2009; 6:82-91
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Journal Articles Published in 2008

  1. Allardyce R, Stevenson A, Frizelle F, Solomon MJ, Hewett P, Bagshaw P, Rieger N, Smith S. The Australasian Laparoscopic Colon Cancer Study (ALCCaS). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2008; 78:832-833
  2. Allardyce RA. Bagshaw PF. Frampton CM. Frizelle FA. Hewett PJ. Rieger NA. Smith S, Solomon MJ. Stevenson AR. Australian and New Zealand study comparing laparoscopic and open surgeries for colon cancer in adults: organization and conduct. ANZ Journal of Surgery 2008; 78:840-7
  3. Byrne CM, Smith SR, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Eyers AA, Young CJ. Long-Term functional outcomes after laparoscopic and open rectopexy for the treatment of rectal prolapse. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2008; 51:1597-1604
  4. El-Khoury T, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Uren R, Thompson J. Sentinel Lymph Node biopsy (NMSLN) in the management of rectal cancer. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2008; 78:733-734
  5. El-Khoury T, Solomon MJ, Young JM. The incidence of lateral pelvic side-wall nodal involvement in low rectal cancer may be similar in Japan and the West. British Journal of Surgery 2008; 95:801-802
  6. Harris IA, Khoo O, Young JM, Rae H, Jalaludin B, Solomon MJ. Lottery incentives didn't improve response rate to a mailed survey: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 2008; 61:609-610
  7. Harris IA, Young JM, Rae H, Jalaludin B, Solomon MJ. Physical and psychosocial factors associated with neck pain after major accidental trauma. European Journal of Trauma 2008; 34:498-503
  8. Harris IA, Young JM, Rae H, Jalaludin B, Solomon MJ. Predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder following major trauma: a survey of consecutive major trauma patients. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2008; 78:583-587
  9. Harris IA, Young JM, Rae H, Jalaludin B, Solomon MJ. The effect of compensation on general health in patients sustaining fractures in motor vehicle trauma. Journal of Orthopedic Trauma 2008; 22:216-220
  10. Harris IA, Young JM, Rae H, Jalaludin BB, Solomon MJ. Predictors of general health after major trauma. Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection & Critical Care 2008; 64:969-74
  11. Harrison JD, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Meagher A, Butow P, Salkeld G, Hruby G, Clarke S. Patient and physician preferences for surgical and adjuvant treatment options for rectal cancer. Archives of Surgery 2008; 143:389-394
  12. Harrison JD, Choy ET, Spillane A, Butow P, Young JM, Evans A. Australian breast cancer specialist’s involvement in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings. The Breast 2008; 17:335-340
  13. Harrison JD, Increasing the likelihood of participation in randomised controlled trials. Cancer Nursing Practice 2008; 7:17-19
  14. Heriot AG, Byrne CM, Dobbs B, Tilney H, Solomon MJ, Frizelle F. Extended radical resection: the choice for locally recurrent rectal cancer. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 2008; 51:284-291
  15. Hewett PJ. Allardyce RA. Bagshaw PF. Frampton CM. Frizelle FA. Rieger NA. Smith JS. Solomon MJ. Stephens JH. Stevenson AR. Short-term outcomes of the Australasian randomized clinical study comparing laparoscopic and conventional open surgical treatments for colon cancer: the ALCCaS trial. Annals of Surgery 2008; 248:728-38
  16. Koh C, Young C, Young JM, Solomon MJ. A systematic review of RCTs in the effectiveness of biofeedback in adults with pelvic floor dysfunction. British Journal of Surgery 2008; 95:1079-1087
  17. Koh CE. Young CJ. Pelvic floor dysfunction: making sense of the terminology. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2008; 51:615-616
  18. Solomon MJ. Review: Individual alarm features have moderate-to-high specificity and low sensitivity for diagnosing colorectal cancer. Gut 2008; 57:1545-1552
  19. Turner C, Young JM, Solomon M, Ludlow Joanne, Benness C, Phipps H. Vaginal delivery compared with elective caesarean section. The views of pregnant women and clinicians. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2008; 115:1494-1502
  20. Turner C, Young JM, Solomon MJ, Ludlow J, Benness, Phipps H. Willingness of pregnant women and clinicians to participate in a hypothetical randomized controlled trial comparing vaginal delivery and elevate caesarean section. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2008; 48:542-546
  21. Young JM, Solomon MJ, Harrison JD, Salkeld G, Butow P. Measuring patient preference and surgeon choice. Surgery 2008; 143:582-588
  22. Young JM, Girgis S, Bruce TA, Hobbs M, Ward JE. Acceptability and effectiveness of opportunistic referral of smokers to telephone cessation advice from a nurse: a randomised trial in Australian general practice, BMC Family Practice 2008; 9:16
  23. Young SC, Solomon MJ, Hruby G, Frizelle FA. Review of 120 anal cancer patients. Colorectal Disease 2008; 11:909-916
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Journal Articles Published in 2007

  1. Abraham NS, Byrne CM, Young JM, Solomon MJ. Meta-analysis of non-randomized comparative studies of the short-term outcomes of laparoscopic resection for colorectal cancer. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2007; 77:508-516
  2. Andrews L, Mireskandari S, Jessen J, Thewes B, Solomon MJ, Macrae F, Meiser B. Impact of familial adenomatous polyposis on young adults: quality of life outcomes. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 2007; 50:1306-1315
  3. Butow P, Harrison JD, Choy ET, Young JM, Spillane A, Evans A. Health Professional and Consumer Views on Involving Breast Cancer Patients in the Multidisciplinary Discussion of Their Disease and Treatment Plan. Cancer 2007; 110:1937-1944
  4. Butow P, Harrison JD, Choy ET, Young JM, Spillane A, Evans A. Health Professional and Consumer Views on Involving Breast Cancer Patients in the Multidisciplinary Discussion of Their Disease and Treatment Plan. Cancer 2007; 110:1937-1944
  5. Byrne CM, Harrison JD, Young JM, Selby WS, Solomon MJ. Including the questionnaire with a letter of invitation did not improve a telephone survey’s response rate. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 2007; 60:1312-1314
  6. Byrne CM, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Rex J, Merlino CL. Biofeedback for fecal incontinence: short-term outcomes of 513 consecutive patients and predictors of successful treatment. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2007; 50:417-427
  7. Byrne CM, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Selby W, Harrison JD. Patient preferences between surgical and medical treatment in Crohn's disease. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2007; 50:586-597
  8. Choy E, Chiu A, Butow P, Young JM, Spillane A. A pilot study to evaluate the impact of involving breast cancer patients in the multidisciplinary discussion of their disease and treatment plan. The Breast 2007; 16:178-189
  9. Harris I, Dao ATT, Young JM, Solomon MJ, Jalaludin BB, Rae H. Factors predicting patient satisfaction following major trauma. Injury 2007; 38:1102-1108
  10. Harris I, Mourad M, Kadir A, Solomon MJ, Young JM. Publication bias papers presented to the American Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 2007; 15:62-65
  11. Harris IA, Young JM, Rae H, Jalaludin B, Solomon MJ. Factors associated with back pain after physical injury: a survey of consecutive major trauma patients. Spine 2007; 32:1561-1565
  12. Harris IA, Young JM, Solomon MJ, Rae H. Predictors of health after major trauma. Journal of Trauma 2007; 38:1102-1108
  13. Harrison JD, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Meagher A, Hruby G, Salkeld G, Clarke S. Surgical and oncology trials for rectal cancer: who will participate? Surgery 2007; 142:94-101
  14. Rickard MJFX, Young CJ, Bissett IP, Stitz, R, Solomon MJ. Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis: the Australasian Experience. Colorectal Disease 2007; 9:139-145
  15. Walleser S, Griffiths A, Lord SJ, Howard K, Solomon MJ, Gebski V. What is the value of computed tomography colonography in patients screening positive for fecal occult blood? A systematic review and economic evaluation. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2007; 5:1439-1446
  16. Young JM, Leong DC, Armstrong K, O’Connell D, Armstrong BK, Spigelman AD, Ackland S, Chapuis P, Kneebone AB, Solomon MJ. Concordance with national guidelines for colorectal cancer care in NSW: a population-based patterns of care study. Medical Journal of Australia 2007; 186:292-295
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Journal Articles Published in 2006

  1. Abraham NS, Durairaj R, Young JM, Young CJ, Solomon MJ. How does an historic control study of a surgical procedure compare with the “gold standard”? Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2006; 49:1141-1148
  2. Abraham NS, Hewett P, Young JM, Solomon MJ. Non-entry of eligible patients into the Australasian Laparoscopic Colon Cancer Study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2006; 76:825-829
  3. Abraham NS, Young JM, Solomon MJ. A systematic review of reasons for non-entry of eligible patients into surgical randomized controlled trials. Surgery 2006; 139:469-483
  4. Andrews L, Mireskandari S, Jessen J, Thewes B, , Macrae F, Meiser B. Impact of familial adenomatous polyposis on young adults: attitudes toward genetic testing, support and information needs. Genetics in Medicine 2006; 8:697-703
  5. Butow PN, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Whelan T, Salkeld G, Wilson K, Harrison JD, Hruby G, Mansour O, Kennedy N, Tattersall MHN. Consumer impact of an interactive decision aid for rectal cancer patients offered adjuvant therapy. Colorectal Disease 2006; 8:676-682
  6. Ellmark P, Belov L, Huang P, Lee CS, Solomon MJ, Morgan DK, Christopherson RI. Multiplex detection of surface molecules on colorectal cancers. Proteomics 2006; 6:1791-1802
  7. Harris IA, Mourad MS, Kadir A, Solomon MJ, Young JM. Publication bias in papers presented to the Australian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2006; 76:427-431
  8. Harrison JD, Carter J, Young JM, Solomon MJ. Difficult clinical decisions in gynaecologic oncology: identifying priorities for future clinical research. International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer 2006; 16:1-7
  9. Ho K, Warrier S, Solomon MJ, Lee K. A prepelvic tunnel for the rectus abdominus myocutaneous flap in perineal reconstruction. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2006; 59:1415-1419
  10. Huilgol RL, Young J, Stephen MS, May J, Harris JP, White GH. Durability of Autogenous vein and PTFE Bypass Grafts to the Carotid Arteries. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2006; 76:427-31
  11. Jamtvedt G, Young JM, Kristoffersen DT, O'Brien MA, Oxman AD. Audit and feedback: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD000259. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000259.pub2
  12. Jamtvedt G, Young JM, Kristoffersen DT, O’Brien MA, Oxman AD. Does telling people what they have been doing change what they do? A systematic review of the effects of audit and feedback. Quality and Safety in Health Care 2006; 15:433-6
  13. Jatan A, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Cooper M, Pathma-Nathan N. Laparoscopic management of rectal endometriosis. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 2006; 49:169-74
  14. Salkeld G, Solomon MJ, Young JM, National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Surgical News 2006; 7:34-35
  15. Salkeld G, Young JM,. Consumer choice and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (Editorial). Medical Journal of Australia 2006; 184:541-542
  16. Seddiki N, Santner-Nanan B, Tangye SG, Alexander SI, Solomon MJ, Lee S, et al. Persistence of naive CD45RA+ regulatory T cells in adult life. Blood 2006; 107:2830-2838
  17. Seddiki, N., Santner-Nanan B, Martinson J, Zaunders J, Sasson S, Landay A, Solomon MJ, Selby W, Alexander SI, Nanan R, Kelleher A, Fazekas de St Groth B. Expression of interleukin (IL) -2 and IL-7 receptors discriminates between human regulatory and activated T cells. Journal of Experimental Medicine 2006; 203:1693-1700
  18. Shin JS, Hong A, Solomon MJ, Lee CS. The role of telomeres and telomerase in the pathology of human cancer and aging. Pathology 2006; 38:103-113
  19. Solomon MJ. Lord SJ. Walleser S. Review: computed tomographic colonography is accurate for medium and large colorectal polyps and cancer. Evidence Based Medicine 2006; 11:153
  20. Young JM, Hollands MJ, Solomon MJ. Surgeons’ participation in continuing medical education: is it evidence-based? Medical Education 2006; 40:423-429
  21. Young JM, O’Brien C, Harrison JD, Solomon MJ. Clinical trials in head and neck oncology: an evaluation of clinicians’ willingness to participate. Head & Neck 2006; 28:235-243
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Journal Articles Published in 2005

  1. Byrne CM, Solomon MJ, Rex J, Young JM, Heggie D, Merlino C. Telephone vs. face-to-face biofeedback for fecal incontinence: comparison of two techniques in 239 patients. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2005; 48:2281-2288
  2. Foy R, Eccles MP, Jamtvedt G, Young J, Grimshaw JM, Baker R. What do we know about how to do audit and feedback? Pitfalls in applying evidence from a systematic review. BMC Health Services Research 2005; 5:50
  3. Harris I, Mulford J, Solomon MJ, Van Gelder JM, Young JM. Association between compensation status and outcome after surgery: a meta-analysis. Journal of the American Association 2005; 293:1644 -1652
  4. Harrison JD, Young JM, Butow P, Salkeld G, Solomon MJ. Is it worth the risk? A systematic review of instruments that measure risk propensity for use in the health setting. Social Science and Medicine 2005; 60:1385-1396
  5. Hossack T, Solomon MJ, Young JM. Ano-cutaneous flap repair for complex and recurrent suprasphincteric anal fistula. Colorectal Disease 2005; 7:187-192
  6. Jatan AK, Solomon MJ, Young JM, Cooper M, Pathma-Nathan N. Laparoscopic management of rectal endometriosis. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2005; 49:169-174
  7. Joshua AM, Adams D, McKenzie P, Solomon MJ, Clarke SJ. Small blue cell tumors of the rectum. Case 2. Small-cell carcinoma of the rectum. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2005; 23:912-913
  8. Salkeld G, Solomon MJ, Butow P, Short L. Discrete-choice experiment to measure patient preferences for the surgical management of colorectal cancer. British Journal of Surgery 2005; 92:742-747
  9. Thornton M, Solomon MJ. Long-term indwelling seton for complex anal fistulas in Crohn’s disease. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2005; 48:459-463
  10. Tobin P, Clarke S, Seale JP, Lee S, Solomon MJ, Aulds S, Crawford M, Gallagher J, Eyers T, Rivory L. The in vitro metabolism of irinotecan (CPT-11) by carboxylesterase and beta-glucuronidase in human colorectal tumours. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2005; 62:122-129
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Journal Articles Published in 2004

  1. Abraham N, Young JM, Solomon MJ. Meta-analysis of short-term outcomes after laparoscopic resection for colorectal cancer. British Journal of Surgery 2004; 91:1111-1124
  2. Baskar S, Phillips J, McCredden P, Solomon MJ. Free colorectal cancer cells on the peritoneal surface: correlation with pathological variables and survival. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2004; 42:2076 – 2079
  3. Huilgol R, Wright C, Solomon MJ. Laparoscopic versus open ileocolic resection for Crohn’s disease. Journal of Laparoendoscopic Advanced Surgical Techniques A 2004; 14:61 - 65
  4. Rieger N, Tjandra, Solomon MJ. Endoanal and endorectal ultrasound: applications in colorectal surgery. ANZ Journal of Surgery 2004; 74:671-675
  5. Salkeld G, Solomon MJ, Short L, Butow PN. A matter of trust – patient’s views on decision-making in colorectal cancer. Health Expectations 2004; 7:104 – 114
  6. Salkeld G, Bagia M, Solomon MJ. Economic impact of laparoscopic versus open abdominal rectopexy. British Journal of Surgery 2004; 91:1188-1191
  7. Solomon MJ, Smith SR. Medical therapies are less effective than surgery for anal fissure. Evidence Based Medicine 2004; 9:112
  8. Young JM, Harrison JD, White G, May J, Solomon MJ. Developing measures of surgeons equipoise to assess the feasibility of randomized controlled trials in vascular surgery. Surgery 2004; 136:1070-1076
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Journal Articles Published in 2003

  1. Abraham N, Selby W, Lazarus R, Solomon MJ. Is smoking an indirect risk factor for the development of ulcerative colitis? An age and sex-matched case-control study. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2003; 18:139-146
  2. Adelstein B-A, Trevena L, Barratt A, Salkeld G. Is home screening for bowel cancer a good idea? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27:265-266
  3. Chew SSB, Ngo TQ, Douglas PR, Newstead GL, Selby W, Solomon MJ. Cholecystectomy in patients with Crohn’s Ileitis. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2003; 46:1484-1488
  4. Gattellari M, Young JM, Ward JE. GP and patient predictors of PSA screening in Australian general practice. Family Practice 2003; 20:294-303
  5. Huilgol RL, Young CJ, Solomon MJ. The GIST of it: case reports of a gastrointestinal stromal tumour and a leiomyoma of the anorectum. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2003; 73:167-69
  6. Jamtvedt G, Young JM, Kristoffersen DT, O’ Brien MA, Oxman A. Audit and feedback: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes (Cochrane Review). In:The Cochrane Library Issue 3, 2003. Oxford, Update Software
  7. Mackay SG, Pager CK, Joseph D, Stewart PJ, Solomon MJ. Assessment of the accuracy of transrectal ultrasonography in anorectal neoplasia. British Journal of Surgery 2003; 90:346-350
  8. Manning J, Korda A, Benness C, Solomon MJ. The association of obstructive defecation, lower urinary tract dysfunction and the benign joint hypermobility syndrome. A case-control study. International Urogynecology Journal of Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions 2003; 14:128-132
  9. Morgan M, Koorey D, Painter D, Findlay M, Newland R, Chapuis P, Solomon MJ. p53 and DCC immunohistochemistry in curative rectal cancer surgery. International Journal of Colorectal Disease 2003; 18:188-195
  10. Salkeld G, Solomon MJ, Short L, Ryan M, Ward JE. Evidence-based consumer choice: a case study in colorectal cancer screening. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27:449-455
  11. Salkeld G, Solomon MJ. An economic perspective on evidence based patient choice in surgery. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2003; 73:427-430
  12. Salkeld GP, Solomon MJ, Short L, Ward J. Measuring the importance of attributes that influence consumer attitudes to colorectal cancer screening. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2003; 73:128-132
  13. Saw RPM, Morgan M, Koorey D, Painter D, Findlay M, Stevens G, Clarke S, Chapuis P, Solomon MJ. p53, deleted in colorectal cancer gene, and thymidylate synthase as predictors of histopathological response and survival in low, locally advanced rectal cancer treated with preoperative adjuvant therapy. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2003; 46:192-202
  14. Solomon MJ, Pager CK, Keshava A, Findlay M, Butow P, Salkeld GP, Roberts R. What do patients want? Patient preferences and surrogate decision making in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2003; 46:1351-357
  15. Solomon MJ, Pager CK, Rex J, Roberts R, Manning J. Randomized, controlled trial of biofeedback with anal manometry, transanal ultrasound or pelvic floor retraining with digital guidance alone in the treatment of mild to moderate fecal incontinence. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 2003; 46:703-710
  16. Solomon MJ, Pager CK, Young JM, Roberts R, Butow P. Patient entry into randomized controlled trials of colorectal cancer treatment: factors influencing participation. Surgery 2003; 33:608-613
  17. Solomon MJ, Smith S. Review: Medical therapies are less effective than surgery for anal fissure. Evidence-Based Medicine 2004; 4:153
  18. Young JM, Solomon MJ. Improving the evidence base in surgery: evaluating surgical effectiveness [Invited article]. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2003; 73:507-510
  19. Young JM, Solomon MJ. Improving the evidence-base surgery: sources of bias in surgical studies [Invited article]. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery 2003; 73:504-506
  20. Young JM, Ward JE. Randomised trial of intensive academic detailing to promote opportunistic recruitment of women to cervical screening by general practitioners. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27:273-281
  21. Young JM, Davey C, Ward JE. Influence of `framing effect’ on women’s support for gov-ernment funding of breast cancer screening. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 2003; 27:287-290
  22. Young JM, Ward JE. GPs’ views of which professions should conduct academic visits in general practice to promote preventive care. Australian Family Physician 2003; 32:189-190
  23. Young JM, Hollands, MJ, Ward JE, Holman CDJ. Role for opinion leaders in promoting evidence-based surgery. Arch Surgery 2003; 138:785-791
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