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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
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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
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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
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HUBUNGAN DERAJAT XEROSTOMIA DENGAN PH SALIVA PASCA RADIOTERAPI KANKER KEPALA LEHER

Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro, 2017
Latar belakang Radioterapi memberi efek destruktif pada kelenjar saliva yang menyebabkan xerostomia dan juga menurunnya kapasitas buffer saliva sehingga terjadi penurunan pH.
Novia Khoerunnisa, Farah Hendara Ningrum, Ch. Nawangsih Ch. Nawangsih   +2 more
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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
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Salivary Pacemakers: A review

Dental Research Journal, 2012
Xerostomia is the medical term for the subjective complaint of dry mouth due to a lack of saliva. Xerostomia is sometimes colloquially called pasties, cottonmouth, drooth, doughmouth or des (like a desert).
Shriprasad Sarapur, H S Shilpashree
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Current Evidence on Best Practice Dental Survivorship Care for People With Head and Neck Cancer: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Emerging Evidence

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Head and neck cancer (HNC) survival is improving, increasing the need to address long‐term survivorship issues. Dental survivorship—care before, during, and after treatment—remains inconsistent across services. We conducted a review of systematic reviews and emerging evidence to inform contemporary dental survivorship care for HNC
David G. Tighe, Rebecca Venchiarutti, Isidoro Ruisi, Purnima Sundaresan   +3 more
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Boca seca: causas, diagnóstico y tratamiento

Revista Electrónica Dr. Zoilo E. Marinello Vidaurreta, 2014
Definida como la sensación subjetiva de disminución o ausencia de la secreción salival, la boca seca o xerostomía tiene origen multicausal y comprende tanto enfermedades crónicas, como la diabetes mellitus, el uso de medicamentos como los ...
Tomás de la Paz Suárez, Carmen de los Milagros García Alguacil, Leovigildo Núñez Rodríguez   +2 more
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Head and Neck Lymph Node Metastases From Cancer of Unknown Primary: Outcomes From p16‐Guided Mucosal Radiotherapy

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The AJCC 8th edition distinguishes p16‐positive oropharyngeal head and neck carcinoma of unknown primary (HNCUP) due to its superior prognosis. However, standardized radiation volume guidelines are lacking. This study evaluates the safety of p16‐guided mucosal volume reduction.
Philippe Harris, Dhiya‐Eddine Mabrouki, Felix‐Phuc Nguyen‐Tan, Edith Filion, Olivier Ballivy, Brian O'Sullivan, Apostolos Christopoulos, Tareck Ayad, Louis Guertin, Eric Bissada, Paul Tabet, Denis Soulières, Antoine Desilets, Alexandre Pellan Cheng, Robert Doucet, Laurent Létourneau‐Guillon, Houda Bahig   +16 more
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Estudio clínico epidemiologico de xerostomia en adultos mayores desdentados totales

Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba, 2019
Introducción y objetivo: Debido al aumento de la población anciana en nuestra sociedad, aquejada por disminución variable del flujo salival, influyendo en su calidad de vida, el objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar la prevalencia de la disminución ...
Jorge J Pescio
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