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The Effect of Preoperative Anemia on Blood Transfusion Outcomes in Major Head and Neck Cancer Surgery.
: Major head and neck oncologic surgeries requiring microvascular reconstruction frequently result in complications such as perioperative blood transfusion (PBT). Not only are blood products overutilized and associated with risks, but preop…
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Identifying Factors of Operative Efficiency in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction.
[IMPORTANCE] Head and neck oncological resection and reconstruction is a complex process that requires multidisciplinary collaboration and prolonged operative time. Numerous factors are associated with operative time, including a surgeon's …
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Multiphasic exercise prehabilitation for patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer: a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol.
Head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment often consists of major surgery followed by adjuvant therapy, which can result in treatment-related side effects, decreased physical function, and diminished quality of life. Perioperative nutrition inte…
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The feasibility of patient-reported outcomes, physical function, and mobilization in the care pathway for head and neck cancer surgical patients.
[BACKGROUND] Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients are an understudied population whose treatment often includes surgery, causing a wide range of side effects. Exercise prehabilitation is a promising tool to optimize patient outcomes and may …
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Impact of Early Mobilization on Recovery after Major Head and Neck Surgery with Free Flap Reconstruction.
Surgery with free flap reconstruction is a standard treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC). Because of the complexity of HNC surgery, recovery can be challenging, and complications are common. One of the foundations of enhanced recovery a…
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From Pathways to Practice: Impact of Implementing Mobilization Recommendations in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery with Free Flap Reconstruction.
One of the foundational elements of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) guidelines is early postoperative mobilization. For patients undergoing head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery with free flap reconstruction, the ERAS guideline recommen…
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Designing and integrating a quality management program for patients undergoing head and neck resection with free-flap reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Care pathways (CPs) offer a proven method of systematically improving patient care. CPs are particularly helpful in complex clinical conditions where variation in care is a problem such as patients undergoing major head and nec…
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The impact of a quality management program for patients undergoing head and neck resection with free-flap reconstruction: longitudinal study examining sustainability.
[BACKGROUND] Care pathways (CPs) are helpful in reducing unwanted variation in clinical care. Most studies of CPs show they improve clinical outcomes but there is little known about the long-term impact of CPs as part of a sustained quality…
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The Use of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Healing of Thyroidectomy Wounds: A Randomized, Prospective, Placebo-Controlled Study.
[BACKGROUND] Recent research has indicated that botulinum toxin type A may have an inhibitory effect on the formation of fibroblasts and thus possibly decreases the severity of scar formation. Therefore, a trial was designed to assess the e…
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Liposuction for Submental Lymphedema Improves Appearance and Self-Perception in the Head and Neck Cancer Patient.
[OBJECTIVE] Patients who have undergone treatment for head and neck cancer are at risk for neck lymphedema, which can severely affect quality of life. Liposuction has been used successfully for cancer patients who suffer from posttreatment …
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Eyelid and brow asymmetry in patients evaluated for upper lid blepharoplasty.
[INTRODUCTION] In evaluation for blepharoplasty, patients often desire improved cosmesis and/or correction of visual field deficits. However, patients are usually unaware of eyelid or brow asymmetry. Furthermore, the prevalence of eyelid an…