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EPIDERM Technique: Safety and Outcomes of Skin Grafted Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This study evaluates the safety and outcomes of the EPIDERM technique using skin‐grafted free flaps in head and neck reconstruction. Our findings show that the technique is feasible, reliable, and associated with low complication rates, supporting its usefulness in select reconstructive scenarios.
Nina Patel   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Two-Step Screening for Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Cancer: A Retrospective Validation Study Using Real-World Data

open access: yesCurrent Oncology
Background: Although screening for distress is recommended by many cancer care guidelines, the uptake of such screening in cancer centers remains limited.
Bryan Gascon   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcomes and Innervation of Gracilis for Pediatric Facial Paralysis: A Systematic Review

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This systematic review compares innervation techniques for gracilis free muscle transfer in pediatric facial paralysis. Masseteric innervation produced the greatest commissure excursion, cross‐facial nerve grafting enabled spontaneous smiles, and dual innervation balanced both with high satisfaction and low complication rates across techniques ...
Kaiwen Chen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of an online patient decision aid for women with breast cancer considering immediate breast reconstruction: study protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled trial

open access: yesBMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2019
Background Most breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomy are candidates for breast reconstruction. Deciding about breast reconstruction is complex and the preference-sensitive nature of this decision requires an approach of shared decision making ...
Jacqueline A. ter Stege   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Unmet psychosocial needs in haematological cancer: A systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The final publication is available at Springer via http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-014-2123-5A systematic review of key online databases and psycho-oncology journals was conducted to identify papers that formally assessed unmet psychosocial needs in ...
A Boyes   +45 more
core   +1 more source

Gender‐Affirming Feminization Voice Surgery: A Scoping Review of Preoperative Assessments

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
PRISMA flowchart. ABSTRACT Objective To identify the preoperative assessments and criteria surgeons use to assess the suitability of transfeminine patients for voice feminization surgery. Data Sources Electronic search of Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, APA PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and PubMed excluding MEDLINE records was performed on February 11,
Jadin Chahade   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multidisciplinary team meetings in cancer care: is there a psychologist in the house?

open access: yesInternational Journal of Integrated Care, 2019
Introduction: Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTMs) are considered best practice in the management and decision-making for cancer patients. The team typically consists of surgeons, medical oncologists, organ specialists, radiologists, pathologists and ...
Melissa Horlait   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

“It's just us”: Families' experiences with temporary tube feeding

open access: yesNutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Children with temporary feeding tubes are discharged home with increasing frequency, yet little is known about how families adapt and manage in their home environment. Whereas the physical side effects of temporary feeding tubes are well documented, the psychosocial impact on families remains underresearched. Understanding families'
Claire Reilly   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

More than meets the eye: The hidden burden of temporary feeding tubes on children and their families

open access: yesNutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Although pediatric temporary (e.g., nasogastric) feeding tubes are widely used for short‐term nutrition support, family impacts remain poorly defined. Research from long‐term (e.g., gastrostomy) feeding tubes does not generalize because management and burdens differ. This study aimed to explore the financial, time and family burdens
Claire Reilly   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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