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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

open access: yesHead &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   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Early Feasibility of Registration of Micro‐PET/CT Scans to Annotated 3D Specimen Models

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Intraoperative 18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose (18F‐FDG) micro‐positron emission tomography/computed tomography (micro‐PET/CT) is an emerging modality for margin assessment. Prior to clinical use, micro‐PET/CT margin distances must be correlated with gold‐standard histopathology.
Joaquin Austerlitz   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesHead &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   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Targeting obesity-related breast cancer progression: the impact of metformin on tumour growth and lipid metabolism

open access: yes
Modifiable lifestyle factors, such as obesity, are reported to account for nearly a quarter of breast cancer (BC) cases. Obesity is characterised by the pathological expansion of adipose tissue, leading to both systemic and local alterations, including ...
Tongue, Danielle Rebecca
core   +1 more source

Voice Quality in Individuals With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. [PDF]

open access: yesInt J Lang Commun Disord
Medina V   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Exploring the Effects of Frailty and Sarcopenia on Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer: A Scoping Review

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Frailty and sarcopenia may influence head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment outcomes, including dysphagia. Current understanding of this relationship, however, remains limited. This scoping review aimed to synthesize existing evidence on the relationship between frailty and/or sarcopenia and dysphagia in adults with HNC.
Rishni Perera   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesHead &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   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

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