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[Preservation of organ function in head and neck cancer].
- Source :
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Laryngo- rhino- otologie [Laryngorhinootologie] 2012 Mar; Vol. 91 Suppl 1, pp. S48-62. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Mar 28. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Preservation of function is a crucial aspect for the evaluation of therapies applied in the field of head and neck cancer. However, preservation of anatomic structures does not equalize preservation of function. Particularly for the evaluation of alternative treatment options with equivalent oncologic outcome functional outcome becomes increasingly important. Present studies collect with varying emphasize (1) the effects of therapy on essential body functions, (2) additional therapy-induced toxic effects, and (3) health-related quality of life. The present article summarizes vital aspects of clinical research from the last years. Preservation of function after surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches are presented according to tumour localisation and staging criteria. Additional methodological aspects of study design and documentation as well as challenges and present activities for the transformation into clinical practise are discussed.<br /> (© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)
- Subjects :
- Chemoradiotherapy, Adjuvant adverse effects
Chemoradiotherapy, Adjuvant psychology
Combined Modality Therapy
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms pathology
Laryngeal Neoplasms psychology
Laryngeal Neoplasms therapy
Laryngectomy adverse effects
Laryngectomy psychology
Laryngectomy rehabilitation
Mouth Neoplasms pathology
Mouth Neoplasms psychology
Mouth Neoplasms therapy
Neck Dissection psychology
Neoplasm Staging
Organ Sparing Treatments psychology
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms pathology
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms psychology
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms therapy
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms pathology
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms psychology
Palliative Care
Prognosis
Quality of Life
Rehabilitation, Vocational
Surveys and Questionnaires
Organ Sparing Treatments methods
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 1438-8685
- Volume :
- 91 Suppl 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Laryngo- rhino- otologie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22456919
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1297245