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Treatment With the Shaker Head‐Lift Exercise in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Radiation‐Induced Dysphagia: 12‐Month Results on Swallowing Function From a Randomized, Controlled Trial

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dysphagia is a common side‐effect after radiotherapy in head and neck cancer patients. This randomized study aimed to evaluate the effect of the shaker head‐lift exercise (HLE) after 12 months with flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Methods Patients were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 30) or the control
Signe Rödseth Smith, Caterina Finizia, Kerstin Petersson, Lisa Tuomi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Twelve‐Month Outcomes of a Preventive Dysphagia Intervention in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer—A Randomized Study

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Radiation‐associated dysphagia is common after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and may occur early or years later. The effect of preventive exercises might be undermined by poor adherence. Aim To evaluate the effect of a simple preventive exercise protocol on swallowing function up to 12 months after radiotherapy.
Kerstin Petersson, Signe Rödseth Smith, Charlotte Johansson‐Malmeling, Caterina Finizia, Lisa Tuomi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protocolo anatômico-cirúrgico das relações entre os nervos laríngeos recorrentes e as artérias tireóideas inferiores: estudo em 79 tireoidectomias

Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
INTRODUÇÃO: Os cuidados com as preservações dos nervos laríngeos recorrentes e das glândulas paratireóides, nas tireoidectomias, continuam desafiando os cirurgiões em razão das graves complicações que podem ocorrer quando são manipulados inadequadamente.
João Bosco Botelho, Gecildo Soriano dos Anjos, Givanildo de Pádua Pires, Daniele Memória Ribeiro Ferreira, Tarick de Oliveira Leite, Gilmara Anne da Silva Resende   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anatomic relation between the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve and the thyroid gland Relação anatômica entre o ramo externo do nervo laríngeo superior e a glândula tireoide

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2011
AIM: This prospective study investigated the anatomic relations between the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN), the superior thyroid artery (STA) and the thyroid gland in human cadavers.
Fabiana Estrela, Henrique Záquia Leão, Geraldo Pereira Jotz   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE PALSY

Nippon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho, 1967
A review was made on one hundred clinical cases of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy who visi-ted the Voice and Speech Clinic of the Depart-ment of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Tokyo, during the past four years and eight months.There was no significant difference in sex ratio and a survey of age distribution showed a peak at the third decade of ...
HIROSE, HAJIME, KOBAYASHI, TAKEO, OKAMURA, MASAMI, KURAUCHI, YOSHIHIRO, IWAMURA, SHINOBU, USHIJIMA, TATSUJIRO, SAWASHIMA, MASAYUKI   +6 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Trismus and Health‐Related Quality of Life in HNC Patients up to 10 Years Post‐Radiotherapy Completion

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background This prospective study investigates trismus prevalence, quality of life (QOL), and trismus‐related symptoms in HNC patients up to 10 years post‐radiotherapy (RT). Methods A total of 211 patients with HNC receiving RT were followed pretreatment, 12, 60, and 120 months post‐RT.
Therese Karlsson, Lisa Tuomi, Caterina Finizia   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and Preliminary Validation of a Modified Thyroid Symptom Questionnaire (TSQ)

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background This study aimed to modify and validate the Thyroidectomy Voice and Symptom Questionnaire (TVSQ) to serve as a symptom screening tool in benign thyroid disease. Methods A 32‐item modified TVSQ was developed and administered alongside a symptom checklist to outpatients; controls were recruited to determine discriminative validity ...
Vikash Yogaraj, Debra Phyland, Catherine Sinclair   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potential of Comprehensive Medical Treatment of Complex Laryngeal Nerve Injuries in Thyroid Surgery

Mìžnarodnij Endokrinologìčnij Žurnal, 2016
Aim of the study. The key point of this research is studying the impact of different methods of medical treatment for patients with dysphonic syndrome after thyroid surgery due to intraoperative injury of the upper laryngeal nerve and complex injury of ...
V.V. Voitenko, V.O. Palamarchuk
doaj   +1 more source

Transoral Robotic Surgery in Head and Neck Oncology: A Scoping Review of Evidence, Technological Advancements, and Future Trajectories

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Robotic surgery has transformed head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. This scoping review synthesizes evidence on transoral robotic surgery (TORS), focusing on applications, limitations, and future directions. Following PRISMA‐ScR guidelines, this review used the PCC framework (Population: HNC patients; Concept: technological advancements ...
Anna Luíza Damaceno Araújo, Karthik N. Rao, Juan P. Rodrigo, Vincent Vander Poorten, Orlando Guntinas‐Lichius, Alfio Ferlito, Luiz Paulo Kowalski   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thyroid Cartilage Reconstruction With Titanium Mesh in Advanced Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
We report the first case of titanium mesh reconstruction of the thyroid cartilage following resection of papillary thyroid carcinoma with preservation of the laryngeal mucosa. This technique provided excellent functional outcomes while maintaining oncologic resection in a patient with locally advanced disease.
Anna Christina Clements, Cassie Pan, Neel K. Bhatt, Mara Roth, Brittany Barber, Emily Marchiano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source