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Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons
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ISSN 2347-8128 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 302 artikel di indeks
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Durable Complete Response to Pembrolizumab in Recurrent Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue with Low Programmed Death-ligand 1 Expression
Immune checkpoint inhibitors have significantly improved the outcomes of head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). However, predictive biomarkers for response remain limited, especially in tumors with low programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression. We report the case of a 47-year-old man with…
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Ipsilateral Neck Node Irradiation in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland: A Case Series and Decision Algorithm
Background: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the leading malignant salivary gland tumor, with ambiguous neck management for clinically node-negative (cN0) patients. The effectiveness of ipsilateral neck node irradiation (INNI) following surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy is not clearly established…
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Prevention of Pharyngocutaneous Fistula After Total Laryngectomy: Evidence-based Strategies for Head and Neck Surgeons
Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) remains the most common and challenging complication following total laryngectomy (TL), occurring in 17%–34% of patients despite advances in surgical technique and perioperative care. PCF significantly increases morbidity, prolongs hospitalization by an average of…
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Factors Associated with Noncompliance to Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Center of North-western India
Context: Head and neck cancers (HNC) represent a significant health burden in India, particularly in the northern region, with radiotherapy (RT) serving as a cornerstone treatment modality. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the determinants of noncompliance to curative-intent RT among HNC…
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Prognostic Significance of Tumor-infiltrating Lymphocytes in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has a complex tumor microenvironment (TME) that modulates the progression, invasion, and migration of oral cancer cells. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), a key component of the TME, play an important role in immune surveillance and modulation of…
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Reassessing Bethesda III and IV Thyroid Nodules: Insights from an Institution-based Malignancy Risk Analysis in a Cancer Center Setting
Background: Cytology categories Bethesda III and Bethesda IV thyroid nodules present a diagnostic challenge for both clinicians and patients owing to their heterogeneity and variable risk of malignancy (ROM). According to the Bethesda System, the estimated malignancy risk for these categories is…
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A Narrative Review on the Expanding Role of Positron Emission Tomography/Magnetic Resonance in Head and Neck Cancer Management
Updates and advancements in the medical sciences are essential to address the increasing number of health-related problems. The treatment of such health issues depends heavily on the diagnosis and available technology. Different diagnostic imaging technologies with advanced features, such as…
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Survival and Treatment Patterns of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Real-world Data
Background: Head and neck cancers (HNCs) represent a heterogeneous group of malignancies with substantial variation in epidemiology, clinicopathological characteristics, treatment approaches, and outcomes across tumor subsites. Real-world institutional data remain essential to understanding…
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Body Image Distress and Quality of Life of Oral Cancer Patients before and after Curative Surgical Treatment at a Tertiary Cancer Center
Background: Patients with oral cancer experience psychosocial issues. Body image distress (BID) is a crucial psychosocial issue. Diagnosis, treatment, and psychosocial effects can also significantly impact the quality of life (QoL). Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the BID and QoL of…
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Impact of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution on Requirement for Blood Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Major Head and Neck Surgeries
Background: To minimize complications of blood transfusion, alternative approaches like autologous transfusion have been introduced. Aim of Study: To evaluate if acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) reduces allogeneic blood transfusion requirements compared to standard care in patients undergoing…
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A Multifocal Frontal Bone Cavernous Hemangioma – Rare Case with Review of Literature
Primary intraosseous cavernous hemangiomas are usually found in the vertebrae. Rare in the cranial vault and account for 0.2% of cranial bone tumors. Usually, they are solitary. Multifocal cavernous hemangioma in the bones is extremely rare and common in females. The majority of these lesions are…
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Smell and Taste Abilities in Laryngectomized Patients
Background: Total laryngectomy, a surgical procedure typically performed for advanced laryngeal cancer, results in patients breathing through a stoma instead of the nose. This alteration can impair their sense of smell and taste. Objective: The objective is to compare the smell and taste abilities…
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Feasibility and Acute Toxicity of Seven Fractions per Week Accelerated Radiotherapy with or without Concurrent Chemotherapy in Laryngopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Pilot Study
Background: Prolonged overall treatment time in laryngopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma contributes to accelerated tumor repopulation and poorer outcomes. In resource-limited settings, socioeconomic factors further increase treatment interruptions. Accelerated radiotherapy may reduce treatment…
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Association between Formaldehyde Exposure and Laryngeal, Hypopharyngeal, and Nasopharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Assessment of possible association between formaldehyde exposure and risk for the development of laryngeal, hypopharynx, and nasopharynx cancer. The review adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines 2020 and registered in PROSPERO – Not registered in…
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Collision Tumor of the Thyroid: Coexistence of Medullary and Papillary Microcarcinoma – A Rare Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge
Collision tumors of the thyroid are rare entities characterized by the coexistence of two histologically distinct malignancies within the same gland. The combination of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and papillary thyroid carcinoma presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. A…
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Current Implant Treatment Modalities for the Atrophic Maxilla: A Comprehensive Narrative Review
Rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla presents a significant clinical challenge due to severe alveolar bone resorption, poor bone quality, and anatomical limitations such as sinus pneumatization. While traditional bone grafting procedures are effective, they are often invasive and unsuitable for…
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Understanding Burnout among Head-and-neck Cancer Surgeons: A Pan-India Survey and Literature Review
Background: Burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and reduced personal accomplishment (PA), is a growing concern among healthcare professionals, especially surgeons. Head-and-neck oncosurgeons face heightened burnout risks due to complex surgeries, emotionally…