e-Consultation with specialists in Dysphagia

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Professor Martin Birchall is a world-leading academic, renowned surgeon, and pioneer in the field of laryngology. He is a specialist in voice, swallowing and breathing problems as well as coughs and neck lumps. He co-led the first team that used stem cell-based organ transplants and continues to dedicate himself to pioneering life-altering techniques via his active research and presence in the field. He is currently the principal investigator on four clinical trials, including one which is exploring a new way to restore voice functions using the drive from unaffected nerves. He treats vocal cord weakness (palsy) using the latest technology such as laryngeal reinnervation and transcutaneous vocal cord injections and is an expert in managing pharyngeal pouches (Zenker's diverticula) using techniques including lasers and transnasal oesophagoscopy. He is a supporter and medical advisor to a number of charities including the National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs, Shout Against Cancer and Youth Against Crime.  

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Dr Christos Toumpanakis is one of London's leading gastroenterologists practising at the Royal Free Hospital London. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at University College London (UCL) and has won the 'Top-Teacher of the Year' Award on five different occasions. His sub-specialty is neuroendocrine tumours and he is considered to be one of the international experts in the field.  He also specialises in coeliac disease, dyspepsia, gastro-oesophageal reflux, bowel disease including inflammatory (IBD), gastrointestinal endoscopy as well as gastro-intestinal problems of patients with congenital immuno-deficiencies. He has lectured at several international conferences and has published numerous papers and reviews. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS), co-editor of ENETS CME program, co-author of ENETS & UK & Ireland NET Guidelines, as well as member of the Advisory Board of the UK NET patients’ foundation. He leads a NET Clinical Research Group and his main research interests include novel biomarkers and molecular imaging in NETs, mesenteric fibrosis, and carcinoid heart disease.

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Professor Muntzer Mughal is an esteemed consultant general surgeon, based in London. Specialising in gastroesophageal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal and abdominal wall hernias. Currently practising from his private clinic on London's Harley Street, he also serves as a consultant surgeon and head of upper GI services along with being an honorary clinical professor in surgery at University College Hospitals London. Professor Muntzer Mughal has amassed a great deal of experience in his field, including setting up a specialist unit in oesophagogastric surgery, which was chosen to be the centre of the Lancashire and South Cumbria cancer network. Professor Mughal has a great deal of interest in teaching and has worked in many national organisations to improve the quality of surgery across the UK. His programme was selected as the Best Surgical Training Programme by a national training survey in 2010. 

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Mr Ravinder Natt is a distinguished consultant ENT (ear, nose & throat) surgeon with considerable experience in treating a full range of general adult and paediatric ENT conditions through procedures and operations. Mr Natt has a specialist interest in rhinology (the nose and sinuses), and facial aesthetic surgery, but sees both children and adults for all kinds of ear, nose and throat conditions. After qualifying from Guy's & St Thomas' School of Medicine, he completed two prestigious fellowships in reconstructive facial aesthetic surgery and advanced rhinology and skull base surgery. Mr Natt has a strong background in education and currently serves as the Undergraduate Programme Lead for ENT/head and neck surgery at University College Medical School. He regularly attends and delivers lectures at both conferences and courses, and often demonstrates surgical procedures to students and patients, staying up-to-date with the latest technology and treatments in his field.  

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