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Measurement Tools for Radiation‐Induced Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Radiation‐induced fibrosis is a common, often debilitating late effect of head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. An updated systematic review is needed to evaluate the reliability, validity, and clinical utility of fibrosis measurement tools.
Vanessa Helou, Pooja D. Reddy, Purva H. Rumde, Mary L. Klem, Sagar G. Kansara, Oldrich Virag, Yvonne M. Mowery, Nicole N. Scheff, Matthew E. Spector, Shaum Sridharan, Marci L. Nilsen, Kevin J. Contrera   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modified Seki Method for the Treatment of Lymphedema

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2023
Summary:. Lymphedema is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the skin and subcutaneous tissue owing to impaired lymph flow. This condition may be primary or secondary to other diseases.
Sitti Rizaliyana, MD, PhD, Yuanita Safitri Dianti, MD, Melia Bogari, MD   +2 more
doaj   +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

Limb swelling consistent with posttraumatic lymphedema after closed upper and lower extremity fractures: A retrospective cohort study.

PLoS ONE
IntroductionSecondary lymphedema is a very common clinical issue with millions of patients suffering from pain, recurrent skin infections, and the constant need for a decongestive therapy.
Felix Reinkemeier, Christoph Wallner, Marius Drysch, Sonja Verena Schmidt, Flemming Puscz, Maxi von Glinski, Thomas Armin Schildhauer, Marcus Lehnhardt, Björn Behr, Johannes Maximilian Wagner   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nail Disorders in Systemic Conditions

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nail findings in children can be indicative of an underlying systemic disease. Many of these findings are seen in multiple entities and are not specific to one disease. The importance of specifically examining for these nail changes cannot be overstated.
Jane Sanders Bellet
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical staging and genetic profiling of Korean patients with primary lymphedema using targeted gene sequencing

Scientific Reports, 2022
Lymphedema is a progressive disease caused by lymphatic flow blockage in the lymphatic pathway. Primary (hereditary) lymphedema is caused by genetic mutations without secondary causes. We performed clinical profiling on Korean primary lymphedema patients
Soo Hyun Seo, Seungjun Lee, Joseph Kyu-hyung Park, Eun Joo Yang, Boram Kim, Jee-Soo Lee, Man Jin Kim, Sung Sup Park, Moon-Woo Seong, Sun-Young Nam, Chan-Yeong Heo, Yujin Myung   +11 more
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Therapeutic Interventions for Radiation‐Induced Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To review and evaluate treatments for radiation‐induced fibrosis (RIF) following head and neck cancer (HNC) therapy. Data sources Medline, Embase.com, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Review Methods A systematic review was conducted on the management of HNC RIF using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta ...
Pooja D. Reddy, Purva Rumde, Vanessa Helou, Mary L. Klem, Matthew E. Spector, Marci L. Nilsen, Kevin J. Contrera   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy Treats Skin Changes like Hyperkeratosis Caused by Lymphedema

Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2012
Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive, and often debilitating condition. Primary lymphedema is a lymphatic malformation developing during the later stage of lymph angiogenesis.
Hande Kaba, Yesim Bakar, Özlem Çinar Özdemir, Seda Sertel   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Quality of Life after Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis in 118 Lower Limb Lymphedema Patients

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2023
Background This is a prospective study on 118 patients who underwent lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) due to secondary lower limb lymphedema between January 2018 and October 2020 to evaluate patients' quality of life (QOL) using the Quality ...
Jin Geun Kwon, Yeongsong Kim, Min Young Jang, Hyunsuk Peter Suh, Changsik John Pak, Vaughan Keeley, Jae Yong Jeon, Joon Pio Hong   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Topical tacrolimus for the treatment of secondary lymphedema

Nature Communications, 2017
AbstractSecondary lymphedema, a life-long complication of cancer treatment, currently has no cure. Lymphedema patients have decreased quality of life and recurrent infections with treatments limited to palliative measures. Accumulating evidence indicates that T cells play a key role in the pathology of lymphedema by promoting tissue fibrosis and ...
Jason C. Gardenier, Raghu P. Kataru, Geoffrey E. Hespe, Ira L. Savetsky, Jeremy S. Torrisi, Gabriela D. García Nores, Dawit K. Jowhar, Matthew D. Nitti, Ryan C. Schofield, Dean C. Carlow, Babak J. Mehrara   +10 more
openaire   +3 more sources