Aim: Hyposalivation and dry mouth affect the quality of life in patients with Head and Neck Cancer, who did the treatment with radiotherapy. Thus this study has the objective to evaluate the dosimetric relationship between 3D radiotherapy and changes in salivary flow, xerostomia and quality of life in pa...
Objective: This study evaluated the use of autogenous blood concentrate (injectable platelet-rich fibrin) [i-PRF] for promoting soft tissue healing in osteoradionecrosis (ORN) lesions in patients who underwent head and neck radiotherapy. Material and Methods: This study included five ORN lesions in four ...
Introdução. Estudos têm explorado as possíveis conexões entre o consumo de laticínios e câncer de cabeça e pescoço (CCP), mas os resultados têm sido inconsistentes. Objetivos 1. Avaliar a associação entre consumo de leite e câncer de cabeça e pescoço; 2º. Avaliar a modificação no efeito...
Introducción: El cáncer de cabeza y cuello es el séptimo más común a nivel mundial. Las opciones terapéuticas para su manejo incluyen la radioterapia, la cual debe procurar un equilibrio entre la eliminación del tumor y la preservación del tejido sano porque su aplicación implica el riesgo de de...
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Introducción: El pseudotumor fibroso calcificante es un tumor benigno de tejidos blandos que aparece principalmente en niños y adultos jóvenes entre 20 y 30 años de edad, aún sin una etiología clara y definida. De distribución corporal variable, siendo relativamente poco común en el cuel...
RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a experiência de pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço quanto ao autocuidado com a radiodermite associado aos fatores sociodemográficos e clínico-patológicos. Método: Estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvido em um Centro de Referência de Alta Compl...
dos pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, realizada em janeiro de 2023 nas bases de dados Scientific Electronic Library Online, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde e PubMed e com a s...
Abstract Introduction Dysphagia induced by radiotherapy in the head and neck region comprises a challenging scenario and sometimes difficult rehabilitation due to the severity of the adverse effects. Some resources such as electrical stimulation have emerged as an alternative to complement the therapeut...
Abstract Introduction Dysphagia is a common issue in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and is known to negatively impact their quality of life. To evaluate the impact of dysphagia on the quality of life of HNC patients, the M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) questionnaire was developed. ...
Introduction: Even with the advent of microsurgical techniques, the pedicled pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (MMF) still has considerable importance in head and neck reconstructions. However, its utilization is quite challenging especially in women. Case report:Female patient, 38 year...
