논문 목록
6건 · 최신순-
Implications of the Quality of Life Metric in head and neck cancer.
Across England the NHS (National Health Service) has set in place a national survey that invites cancer patients to report their quality of life around 18 months after their diagnosis. The two questionnaires are the EQ-5D-5L and EORTC C30. …
-
A 31-year review of composite radial forearm free flaps for head and neck reconstruction.
The aim of this study was to report the patient characteristics and radial fracture rates in a consecutive series of composite radial forearm free flap (CRFFF) for head and neck reconstruction over a 31-year period. The patients were identi…
-
Administration of intravenous iron and tranexamic acid in the management of postoperative iron deficiency anaemia following free flap reconstruction: re-audit.
Following free tissue transfer, intravenous iron (IVI) has a role in reducing the rates of blood transfusion and more rapidly restoring haemoglobin (Hb) levels. Anaemia has a detrimental effect on survival, postoperative complications, fati…
-
Health-related quality of life after oral cancer treatment: 10-year outcomes.
[OBJECTIVE] The aim of this study was to report 10-year health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes after treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). [STUDY DESIGN] Cross-sectional HRQOL surveys collated over a 13-year period for…
-
Free flap donor site during early review consultations: is it really an issue?
Donor site complications, following microvascular free tissue transfer, can limit recovery in patients treated for head and neck cancer, with a curative intent. The Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI-HN) is a prompt list that provides patients…
-
How much of a problem is too much saliva for patients following head and neck cancer.
The aim of this paper is to report the clinical characteristic of those patients reporting "I have too much saliva" following treatment for head and neck cancer. As a new addition to the saliva question of the University of Washington quali…