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Laskou S, Tsaousi G, Pourzitaki C, Papazisis G, Kesisoglou I, Sapalidis K. Efficacy and Safety of Magnesium Sulfate as an Adjunct to Ropivacaine Wound Infiltration in Thyroid Surgery: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4499. [PMID: 39124765 PMCID: PMC11313512 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13154499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Background/Objective: Wound infiltration with local anesthetics emerges as a promising modality for postoperative pain alleviation. However, such strategies in neck surgery have not been a well-established practice. To assess wound infiltration with ropivacaine plus magnesium sulfate for pain relief following thyroid surgery. Methods: This prospective, double-blind, randomized study enrolled 68 patients who underwent thyroid surgery. Concerning the solution used for surgical wound infiltration, the study participants were randomly allocated into three groups: (1) 100 mg of ropivacaine (Group R); (2) 100 mg of ropivacaine plus magnesium sulfate 10 mg/kg (Group RMg); and (3) normal saline which served as a placebo (Group P). Pain perception both at rest and at movement, was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 30 min, as well as at 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 h postoperatively. The total consumption of analgesics in morphine equivalents was also recorded. Moreover, adverse effects and patient satisfaction were recorded. Cortisol, TNF-α, and IL-6 levels were measured 30 min before infiltration and 6 h and 24 h postoperatively. Results: Demographics and clinical characteristics were similar between the groups. The VAS scores at rest and during movement were significantly lower in the RMg group compared to the saline or ropivacaine groups. Total analgesic consumption was also significantly lower in the RMg group. No operation-, wound-, or infiltration-related adverse effects were recorded in the study groups. Better overall satisfaction was obtained for the RMg group. Conclusions: Ropivacaine plus magnesium sulfate wound infiltration provided better pain control and the analgesic effect was more significant, contributing to effective postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing thyroid surgery.
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- Stiliani Laskou
- 3rd Surgical Department, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1st St. Kiriakidi Str, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece; (I.K.); (K.S.)
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- Clinic of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54006 Thessaloniki, Greece; (C.P.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54006 Thessaloniki, Greece; (C.P.); (G.P.)
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- 3rd Surgical Department, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1st St. Kiriakidi Str, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece; (I.K.); (K.S.)
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- 3rd Surgical Department, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1st St. Kiriakidi Str, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece; (I.K.); (K.S.)
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Borges-Santos E, Rodrigues TR, Lira RB, Kulcsar MAV, Kowalski LP. Functional outcomes and quality of life in patients who undergone conventional or endoscopic/robotic retroauricular neck dissection: a case-control study. Gland Surg 2024; 13:490-499. [PMID: 38720671 PMCID: PMC11074656 DOI: 10.21037/gs-23-471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Background Neck dissection performed via retroauricular approach emerged as an alternative to the conventional approach, aiming to maintain therapeutic efficacy with lower postoperative morbidity. Differences among these modalities in terms of functional aspects and quality of life (QOL) remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the anatomical and functional aspects and the QOL in patients undergoing unilateral neck dissection via conventional or retroauricular (endoscopic or robotic) access. Methods This study involved consecutively 35 patients who underwent unilateral neck dissection for head and neck cancer, 25 submitted to the conventional surgery [conventional group (CG)] and 10 to the retroauricular approach [retroauricular group (RG)]. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and on the 30th postoperative day (POD) regarding range of motion (ROM) of the cervical spine and shoulder, trapezius muscle strength and QOL. Results The CG and RG were similar in terms of anthropometric, clinical and surgical variables. The mean age of both groups was between 52 and 55 years old. There was a predominance of females in the CG (52%) and males in the RG (70%); P=0.08. The most affected site was the oropharynx followed by the thyroid in the two groups and the most frequently dissected levels were I-III in both groups. There was a difference in the length of hospital stay {CG: 5 [1-22] days and RG: 2 [1-6] days; P=0.02} and pain scores at the 30th POD was higher in CG group (P=0.002). Regarding the cervical spine ROM, it was better in RG in the 30th POD for neck extension, ipsilateral lateroflexion, contralateral lateroflexion and contralateral rotation (P<0.05). No significant differences were found regarding shoulder ROM. Trapezius muscle strength, was also higher at the 30th POD in RG group (P<0.05). QOL was most impacted in the CG in the Chewing and Shoulder domains and Physical Function dimension at the 30th POD (P<0.05). Conclusions Postoperative functional morbidity was lower in patients undergoing retroauricular neck dissection. The cervical spine ROM and trapezius muscle strength were better in patients undergoing retroauricular approach and postoperative QOL was worse in patients undergoing conventional neck dissection.
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- Erickson Borges-Santos
- Oncology Postgraduate Program, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology Department, A. C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology Department, A. C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology Department, A. C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
- Head and Neck Surgery Department, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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Savic Vujovic K, Zivkovic A, Dozic I, Cirkovic A, Medic B, Srebro D, Vuckovic S, Milovanovic J, Jotic A. Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Biomarkers in Postoperative Pain Modulation in Surgically Treated Patients with Laryngeal Cancer-Pilot Study. Cells 2023; 12:1391. [PMID: 37408225 DOI: 10.3390/cells12101391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Surgical treatment of laryngeal carcinoma includes different types of laryngectomies with neck dissection. Surgical tissue damage triggers an inflammatory response, leading to the release of pro-inflammatory molecules. This increases reactive oxygen species production and decreases antioxidant defense mechanisms, leading to postoperative oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between oxidative stress (malondialdehyde, MDA; glutathione peroxidase, GPX; superoxide dismutase, SOD) and inflammation (interleukin 1, IL-1; interleukin-6, IL-6; C-reactive protein, CRP) parameters and postoperative pain management in patients surgically treated with laryngeal cancer. (2) Methods: This prospective study included 28 patients with surgically treated laryngeal cancer. Blood samples were taken for the analysis of oxidative stress and inflammation parameters before the operative treatment and after the operative treatment (1st postoperative day and 7th postoperative day). The concentrations of MDA, SOD, GPX, IL-1, IL-6, and CRP in the serum were determined by coated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The visual analog scale (VAS) was used for pain assessment. (3) Results and conclusion: There was a correlation between oxidative stress and inflammation biomarkers and postoperative pain modulation in surgically treated patients with laryngeal cancer. Age, more extensive surgery, CRP values, and use of tramadol were predictors for oxidative stress parameters.
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- Katarina Savic Vujovic
- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11129 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, P.O. Box 38, 11129 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica-Starijeg 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11129 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11129 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11129 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, 11129 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, P.O. Box 38, 11129 Belgrade, Serbia
- Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Pasterova 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 1, P.O. Box 38, 11129 Belgrade, Serbia
- Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Pasterova 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Update on Prevalence of Pain in Patients with Cancer 2022: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030591. [PMID: 36765547 PMCID: PMC9913127 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 69.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Experiencing pain and insufficient relief can be devastating and negatively affect a patient's quality of life. Developments in oncology such as new treatments and adjusted pain management guidelines may have influenced the prevalence of cancer pain and severity in patients. This review aims to provide an overview of the prevalence and severity of pain in cancer patients in the 2014-2021 literature period. A systematic literature search was performed using the databases PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane. Titles and abstracts were screened, and full texts were evaluated and assessed on methodological quality. A meta-analysis was performed on the pooled prevalence and severity rates. A meta-regression analysis was used to explore differences between treatment groups. We identified 10,637 studies, of which 444 studies were included. The overall prevalence of pain was 44.5%. Moderate to severe pain was experienced by 30.6% of the patients, a lower proportion compared to previous research. Pain experienced by cancer survivors was significantly lower compared to most treatment groups. Our results imply that both the prevalence of pain and pain severity declined in the past decade. Increased attention to the assessment and management of pain might have fostered the decline in the prevalence and severity of pain.
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Towfighi P, Hill A, Crossley JR, Walsh A, Leonard JA, Giurintano JP, Pierce ML, Reilly MJ. A retrospective analysis of pain and opioid usage in head and neck free flap reconstruction. World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/wjo2.87] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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- Parhom Towfighi
- Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington District of Columbia USA
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington District of Columbia USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Medstar Georgetown Washington District of Columbia USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Medstar Georgetown Washington District of Columbia USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Medstar Georgetown Washington District of Columbia USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Medstar Georgetown Washington District of Columbia USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Medstar Georgetown Washington District of Columbia USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Medstar Georgetown Washington District of Columbia USA
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Superiority of non-opioid postoperative pain management after thyroid and parathyroid operations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Oncol 2022; 41:101731. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2022.101731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Vishnu K S, Vishnu K S. Is There Sufficient Evidence for Continuous Local Anesthetic Wound Infusions as Postoperative Standard of Care in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer? JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 147:917. [PMID: 34436549 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2021.2035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Rosenthal M, Baser RE, Migliacci J, Boyle JO, Morris LGT, Cohen MA, Singh B, Shah JP, Wong RJ, Patel S, Ganly I. Flexible fiber-based CO 2 laser vs monopolar cautery for resection of oral cavity lesions: A single center randomized controlled trial assessing pain and quality of life following surgery. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2021; 6:690-698. [PMID: 34401493 PMCID: PMC8356859 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE This study reports the impact of laser surgery on quality of life in patients with oral cavity lesions. OBJECTIVE To compare postoperative pain and quality of life in patients treated with flexible fiberoptic CO2 laser vs electrocautery in patients with oral cavity precancerous lesions and early stage cancers. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SETTING Single center. PARTICIPANTS Patients with premalignant oral cavity lesions and early stage oral cancer. INTERVENTION Patients were randomized to have surgical resection using either flexible fiber carbon dioxide laser (Laser) or electrocautery (EC). The patients were then followed over a period of 28 days to assess for outcomes including pain, quality of life, performance status, return to work, and return to diet. Quality of life was measured by the University of Washington Quality of Life (UWQOL) questionnaire and the performance status score (PSS). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE The primary endpoint for this study was the numerical pain rating on postoperative day (POD) 7. RESULTS Sixty-two patients were randomized (32 laser and 30 electrocautery). Lesions excised were carcinoma in 30(48%), dysplasia in 31(50%) and benign in 1(2%). There was no difference in the location of lesion, size of lesion, defect size, type of closure, resection time, and blood loss between Laser and EC arms. Patients who had Laser had less pain compared to EC (mean pain score on POD 7 L = 2.84 vs EC = 3.83, P = 0.11). better UW QOL scores and PSS scores, quicker return to normal diet (median days L = 26.0 vs EC = 28.5, P = 0.17) and faster return to work (median days L = 13.0 vs EC = 16.5, P = 0.14). However, these results were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION There was a trend for patients treated with laser to have less pain and better quality of life scores but these result were not statistically significant. Based on the actual observed difference, a large multicenter RCT with 90 patients in each arm is required to determine the clinical relevance of our results.
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- Matthew Rosenthal
- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Department of SurgeryHead and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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Hinther A, Rasool A, Nakoneshny SC, Chandarana SP, Hart R, Matthews TW, Dort JC. Chronic opioid use following surgery for head and neck cancer patients undergoing free flap reconstruction. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 50:28. [PMID: 33892825 PMCID: PMC8066487 DOI: 10.1186/s40463-021-00508-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physician opioid-prescribing patterns have significant impacts on the current opioid crisis. Patients who use opioids in the postoperative period are at risk of developing chronic postoperative opioid use. This study determined the rate of chronic postoperative opioid use among head and neck cancer patients undergoing primary surgery with free-flap reconstruction. Additionally, this study identified major risk factors associated with the development of chronic postoperative opioid use. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed for all adults (age ≥ 18 years) undergoing primary head and neck surgical resection with free-flap reconstruction between January 2008 and December 2015. Patients were identified from a prospectively collected database, Otobase™. Data from the provincial drug insurance program were used to capture drug dispensing information to determine chronic opioid use at 3- and 12-months postoperatively. Data extracted from Otobase™ included patient demographics, social habits, clinical stage, pathological stage, type of surgery, and adjuvant treatment. RESULTS The total cohort was comprised of 212 patients. Chronic opioid use at 3- and 12- months postoperatively was observed in 136 (64%) and 116 (55%) patients, respectively. Of the 212 patients, 85 patients (40%) were identified as preoperative opioid users and 127 were opioid naïve (60%). Of the 85 patients who were preoperative opioid users, 70 (82%) and 63 (77%) patients continued to use opioids 3- and 12-months postoperatively, respectively. The proportion of opioid-naïve patients who were using opioids at 3- and 12-months postoperatively was 52% (66 patients) and 42% (53 patients), respectively. Identified risk factors included preoperative opioid use, prior tobacco use, advanced pathologic T-stage, and adjuvant treatment. CONCLUSIONS Among head and neck cancer patients that have undergone major resection with free-flap reconstruction, the prevalence of chronic postoperative opioid users was considerable. Identified risk factors included preoperative opioid use, prior tobacco use, tumor stage, and adjuvant treatment.
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- Ashley Hinther
- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6, Canada.
- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Takiar V. In Reference to The Psychological Impact of Head and Neck Cancer in Pain Perception. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:E1911. [PMID: 33382458 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Vinita Takiar
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.,Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A
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The reasons for development of chronic pain are poorly understood. Chronic postoperative pain is linked to severe acute postoperative pain. Head and neck pain is often a complex phenomenon that requires meticulous diagnosis and treatment. Institution of early multimodal analgesic regimens by multidisciplinary teams may attenuate chronic pain formation and propagation in the otolaryngologic patient.
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- Anuj Malhotra
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, KCC 8th Floor, Box 1010, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, KCC 8th Floor, Box 1010, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, KCC 8th Floor, Box 1010, New York, NY 10029, USA; Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, KCC 8th Floor, Box 1010, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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Tharakan T, Jiang S, Fastenberg J, Ow TJ, Schiff B, Smith RV, Mehta V. Postoperative Pain Control and Opioid Usage Patterns among Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 160:394-401. [PMID: 30324865 PMCID: PMC6399021 DOI: 10.1177/0194599818797574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To examine opioid-prescribing patterns after endocrine surgery. To evaluate factors associated with postoperative pain and opioid use. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING Academic university health system. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The study sample included 209 patients who underwent total thyroidectomy, hemithyroidectomy, or parathyroidectomy by 4 surgeons between August 2015 and November 2017. Eighty-nine patients completed a phone survey about postoperative pain and opioid use. Prescription, demographic, and comorbidity data were collected retrospectively. Patient characteristics associated with opioid use, use of ≥10 opioid pills, and pain score were identified via chi-square, t test, analysis of variance, or Pearson correlation. Identified factors were further assessed with multivariable logistic and linear regression modeling. RESULTS The median numbers of opioid pills prescribed were 20 for total thyroidectomy, 25 for hemithyroidectomy, and 20 for parathyroidectomy, and the median numbers of pills used were 1.5, 2, and 0, respectively. Of 1947 total prescribed pills, 19.7% were reported to be taken. The number of pills meeting the opioid needs of 80% of these patients was 10. In multivariable analyses, older age was associated with lower odds of opioid use (odds ratio, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.94-0.999; P = .04) and lower pain scores (Pearson correlation coefficient, -0.05; 95% CI, -0.10 to 0.001, P = .04). Charlson Comorbidity Index score >5 was associated with use of ≥10 pills (odds ratio, 6.62; 95% CI, 1.60-27.50; P = .01). CONCLUSION Excess opioids are often prescribed for endocrine surgery. By using an ideal pill number and understanding predictors of postoperative pain, surgeons can more adequately treat pain and limit excess opioid prescriptions.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
- Department of Pathology, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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Pang J, Tringale KR, Tapia VJ, Moss WJ, May ME, Furnish T, Barnachea L, Brumund KT, Sacco AG, Weisman RA, Nguyen QT, Harris JP, Coffey CS, Califano JA. Chronic Opioid Use Following Surgery for Oral Cavity Cancer. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 143:1187-1194. [PMID: 28445584 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2017.0582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- John Pang
- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego
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Hinther A, Nakoneshny SC, Chandarana SP, Wayne Matthews T, Dort JC. Efficacy of postoperative pain management in head and neck cancer patients. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 47:29. [PMID: 29720267 PMCID: PMC5932752 DOI: 10.1186/s40463-018-0274-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Our study quantifies the effectiveness of perioperative pain control in a cohort of patients undergoing major head and neck surgery with free flap reconstruction. Our long-term goal is to improve pain control and thereby increase mobility, decrease postoperative complications and decrease hospital stay. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed at a tertiary, academic head and neck surgical oncology program in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015. Pain scores were recorded prospectively. Primary outcomes were frequency of postoperative pain assessments and pain intensity using the numeric rating scale. Results The cohort included 41 patients. Analysis was limited to pain scores recorded from postoperative days 1–14. There was an average of 7.3 pain measurements per day (SD 4.6, range 1–24) with the most frequent monitoring on postoperative days 1–4. Median pain scores ranged from 0 to 4.5 with the highest median score on postoperative day 6. The daily maximum pain scores recorded ranged from 8 to 10 with scores of 10 recorded on postoperative days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 10. Patients most frequently had inadequate pain control on postoperative days 1, 2, 4, and 5 with the majority occurring on postoperative day 1. Conclusions Postoperative pain control could be improved at our centre. The frequency of pain assessments is also highly variable. Ongoing measurement, audit, and feedback of analgesic protocol effectiveness is an excellent first step in improving perioperative pain management in patients undergoing major head and neck cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction.
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- Ashley Hinther
- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02, 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02, 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada.,Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02, 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada.,Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, HRIC 2A02, 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada. .,Ohlson Research Initiative, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
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Sjamsudin E, Maulina T, Cipta A, Iskandarsyah A, Hardianto A, Nandini M, Kasim A, Yusuf HY. Assessment of oral cancer pain, anxiety, and quality of life of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients with invasive treatment procedure. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 22:83-90. [PMID: 29332186 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-018-0672-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Depending on its stage on diagnosis, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) might cause excruciating pain and decreased quality of life. As for treatment, the treatment of OSCC might vary from chemotherapy to surgery. The objective of the current study was to assess the preoperative and postoperative oral cancer pain, anxiety, and quality of life of OSCC patients with invasive treatment procedure. METHODS The current study was conducted by interviewing 21 (10 males; 11 females) patients who had been diagnosed with stage 3 and stage 4 OSCC and about to go through surgery at the inpatient ward of Surgical Oncology Department, Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia. A preoperative and interview was conducted by using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QOL)-C30, the shortened EORTC QOL Questionnaire for Oesophageal Cancer (OES)18, the visual analog scale (VAS), and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Oral Cancer Pain Questionnaire. All data were analyzed to evaluate the preoperative and postoperative effect. RESULTS The current study showed a significant decrease of the postoperative oral pain (p < 0.01) and anxiety level (p < 0.01), while postoperative patient' quality of life was significantly (p < 0.01) increased. CONCLUSION Despite of the invasive procedure that might cause postoperative effect, OSCC patients in the current study showed a better quality of life after cancer removal.
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- Endang Sjamsudin
- Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia.
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- Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- Clinical Psychology Department, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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Buga S, Banerjee C, Salman J, Cangin M, Zachariah F, Freeman B. Supportive Care for the Head and Neck Cancer Patient. Cancer Treat Res 2018; 174:249-270. [PMID: 29435847 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65421-8_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Patients with head and neck cancers (HNC) face multiple psychosocial and physical challenges that require multidisciplinary attention and care throughout their disease process. The psychoemotional symptoms may be triggered by cosmetic disfigurement and/or functional deficits related to the cancer itself or cancer-directed treatments. These physical and emotional symptoms can be demoralizing and require acute and long-term professional assistance throughout a patient's lifespan. HNC remains one of the most challenging cancers to treat due to disfigurement, emotional suffering, social isolation, and loss of self-esteem. The emotional and physical symptoms a supportive care team can address are discussed in this chapter.
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- Sorin Buga
- Department of Supportive Care, City of Hope, Duarte, USA.
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- Department of Supportive Care, City of Hope, Duarte, USA
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- Department of Supportive Care, City of Hope, Duarte, USA
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Lalla RV, Treister N, Sollecito T, Schmidt B, Patton LL, Mohammadi K, Hodges JS, Brennan MT. Oral complications at 6 months after radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Oral Dis 2017; 23:1134-1143. [PMID: 28675770 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Revised: 05/25/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine oral complications 6 months after modern radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC). METHODS Prospective multicenter cohort study of patients with HNC receiving intensity-modulated radiation therapy or more advanced RT. Stimulated whole salivary flow, maximal mouth opening, oral mucositis, oral pain, oral health-related quality of life (OH-QOL), and oral hygiene practices were measured in 372 subjects pre-RT and 216 subjects at 6 months from the start of RT. RESULTS Mean stimulated whole salivary flow declined from 1.09 to 0.47 ml/min at 6 months (p < .0001). Mean maximal mouth opening reduced from 45.58 to 42.53 mm at 6 months (p < .0001). 8.1% of subjects had some oral mucositis at 6 months, including 3.8% with oral ulceration. Mean overall pain score was unchanged. OH-QOL was reduced at 6 months, with changes related to dry mouth, sticky saliva, swallowing solid foods, and sense of taste (p ≤ .0001). At 6 months, there was greater frequency of using dental floss and greater proportion using supplemental fluoride (p < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Despite advances in RT techniques, patients with HNC experience oral complications 6 months after RT, with resulting negative impacts on oral function and quality of life.
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- R V Lalla
- Section of Oral Medicine, MC1605, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Division of Oral Medicine and Dentistry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Oral Medicine, Infection and Immunity, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Division of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Bluestone Center for Clinical Research, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Dental Ecology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA
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Lan KM, Chen CM, Chuang CC, Lee CC, Wang LK, Lin YT, Liu WC, Chen JY. Less postoperative pain in patients receiving trans-oral vestibular endoscopic thyroidectomy: a plausible finding? Gland Surg 2017; 6:420-421. [PMID: 28861386 DOI: 10.21037/gs.2017.04.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Kuo-Mao Lan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Food Science and Applied Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.,Institute of Imaging and Biomedical Photonics, National Chiao Tung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science and Applied Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Chiali, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of the Senior Citizen Service Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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Pain is a significant morbidity resulting from head and neck cancer. Pain may also be the result of the treatments directed against head and neck cancer. An experienced practitioner may manage this pain by understanding the multifactorial mechanisms of pain and the various pharmacotherapies available. Pain should be managed with multiple medications in a multimodal approach, and nonpharmacologic therapies should be considered as well.
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- Jakun W Ing
- University of California Los Angeles, Comprehensive Pain Center, 1245 16th Street, Suite 225, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA.
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