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Safe Omission of Postoperative Neck Irradiation in Selected pN0 Patients With Locally Advanced Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Postoperative radiotherapy is the standard treatment for locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC); however, the indication for neck irradiation (NI) in pN0 patients remains debatable. We evaluated whether the omission of NI compromises outcomes in pT3–T4 pN0 patients treated with adequate neck dissection (ND).
Mathilde Mirallié, Anouchka Modesto, Marie Pajiep, Sébastien Vergez, Jérôme Sarini, Lucie Piram, Céline Dalmasso, Benjamin Vairel, Emilien Chabrillac, Agnès Dupret‐Bories   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of Fungating Oral Cancer: A Case Report

Forum of Clinical Oncology
Fungating growths are most distressing causing substantial psychological distress for patients and families. Malodor associated with fungating growth causes social isolation, yet malodor management remains suboptimal.
Shunyu Neizekhotuo Brian, Balakrishnan Manu C, Dorjee Lham, Medhi Ratan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

Detection of aerobic gram negative bacteria and bacterial endotoxins from the oral cavities of patients on cancer therapy [PDF]

, 2017
A research report submitted to the faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Dentistry, Johannesburg, 2017Chemotherapy and radiation ...
Mathews, Juliana Susan
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Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) of Previously Unirradiated Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in previously untreated primary mucosal head and neck cancer (HNC) patients unfit for conventional radiation therapy. Materials and Methods Retrospective analysis of previously unirradiated primary SCC mucosal HNC patients treated with SBRT from 2011 to ...
Mohammed Aldohan, Irene Karam, Amir H. Safavi, Lee Chin, Liying Zhang, Ethan Gooanratne, Madette Galapin, Antoine Eskander, Kevin Higgins, Danny Enepekides, Ian Poon   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cancer Trends: Cancers of the head and neck

, 2014
Cancers of the head and neck (H&N) are a heterogeneous group, consisting of cancers of the mouth (base of tongue, other tongue, gum, floor of mouth, palate and other mouth; ICD 10 codes C01–C06); salivary glands (C07–C08); pharynx (tonsil, oropharynx,
National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI)
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A Discharge Summary Prompt Reduces Postoperative Radiotherapy Delay in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Delays in postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) beyond 6 weeks are associated with worse outcomes in head and neck cancer (HNC). This study evaluated whether a discharge summary prompt could reduce PORT delay. Methods A retrospective review of patients from 2018 to 2023 was used as a pre‐intervention baseline.
Andreja Radevic, Niketna Vivek, Joaquin Austerlitz, Sindhura Sridhar, Whitney Jin, Robert Sinard, Sarah L. Rohde, Kyle Mannion, Alexander J. Langerman, Eben Rosenthal, Michael C. Topf   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vascular Testing to Overcome Anatomical Contraindication: Fibula Free Flap in Bilateral Peronea Arteria Magna

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Peronea arteria magna (PAM) is an established contraindication for fibula free flap due to concern for vascular compromise of the lower leg. Methods This is a case of a 74‐year‐old male with a history of multiply recurrent oral cavity cancer who had undergone prior free flap reconstruction who presented with a new oral cavity ...
Jacob Beiriger, Richard Bavier, Ziga Cizman, Faris Galambo, Kaohinani J. Longwolf, Richard Cannon, Hilary McCrary, Marcus Monroe   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Superior Labial Artery Mucosal Flap (SLAM) for Reconstruction of Major Lower Lip Mucosal Defects

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The superior labial artery mucosal (SLAM) flap is a versatile, pedicled axial flap ideally suited for mucosal lining in lower lip reconstruction. Methods This article details the surgical anatomy and technique of the SLAM flap, highlighting its role as a standalone liner or mucosal adjunct to microvascular free tissue transfer in ...
Nicholas Shannon, Takako Eva Yabe, Bruce Ashford   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cancer Trends: Mesothelioma

, 2012
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the thin lining that mainly covers the lungs and abdominal cavity. An average of 24 cases of mesothelioma was diagnosed per year in Ireland between 1994 and 2010 (Table 1), representing less than 0.2% of all invasive ...
National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI)
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