Research Progress in Surgical Management of Head and Neck Tumors Involving the Carotid Artery

The surgeons adopt the comprehensive treatment method basing on surgery When head and neck tumors involve the carotid artery. At present, there are four surgical treatments, namely, dissection of carotid artery tumor, resection of carotid artery, revascularization after carotid resection, endoarterial implantation of covered stent combined with surgical resection. However, there is currently no consensus on the standard surgical approach to choose. This paper describes the four surgical methods, which are expected to be helpful for head and neck surgeons to choose the surgical methods for head and neck tumors involving the carotid artery.

Prototyping: Major Advance in Surgical Planning and Customizing Prostheses in Patients with Bone Tumors of the Head and Neck

Major resections of bone tumors of the head and neck, owing to their small dimensions and their proximity to the organs in this region, cause important functional and aesthetic problems that significantly compromise patients’ quality of life. Therefore, therapeutic planning should always extend beyond the resection to include functional and aesthetic reconstruction, preferably immediately. Microsurgical reconstruction represents a significant advance, but has not yet been perfected. Rapid prototyping (RP) comes as a new technology for the purpose of assisting the surgeon in the visual and tactile aspects of surgery, providing diagnostic accuracy and increasing the success of surgical planning. The authors demonstrate the technological advances in the manufacture of customized mandibular prostheses with the assistance of RP and practical applications of these methods.

ANALYSIS OF 26,826 PATIENTS WITH TUMORS IN THE HEAD AND NECK

A series of 26,826 patients with head and neck tumer as confirmed by pathology from January 1970 to December 1989 are analyzed. It accounted for 39. 5% of all the tumors blopsied in the same interval. In this series, 72. 4% was malignant which accounted for 45. 77% of malignant tumors in different parts of the whole body. For benign tumors in the head and neck, the ratio of male to female was 0. 84:1, and for malignant tumors In the head and neck it was 2. 4:1. The most frequently involved site by the malignant tumors were :nasopharynx, mouth, maxillofacial regions, and neck. THe majority (62. 65%) of malignant tumors were located in the nasopharynx which accounted for 28. 68% of all malignanties of which the ratio of mate and female was 3:1, peak age was 41-50 years, 18 of themwas under 10 years of age, the youngest was 1 1/2 years andthe oldest was 84 years old. These data showed that malignant tunors in the head and neck regions, expecially those in the nasopharynx, are common in Guanxi province, China. The program for cancer research on prevention and treatment should be enforced.

Clinicopathological and molecular insights into odontogenic tumors associated with syndromes:A comprehensive review

The association between genetic syndromes and odontogenic tumors encompasses several entities,reflecting the intricate interplay between genetic factors and the development of these lesions.The present study aimed to comprehensively investigate the associations between genetic syndromes and odontogenic tumors.We delineated the diverse spectrum of syndromic connections,including key syndromes such as Gardner syndrome,Gorlin syndrome,Schimmelpenning syndrome,and others.Our findings underscore the clinical significance of recognizing odontogenic tumors associated with genetic syndromes as diagnostic indicators for early intervention.We advocate for multidisciplinary collaboration among clinicians,geneticists,and researchers to deepen our understanding of the underlying mechanisms driving these syndromic associations.In light of this,our study contributes to the growing body of knowledge in dentistry and medical genetics,offering insights that may inform clinical practice and enhance patient care for individuals affected by genetic syndromes and odontogenic tumors.

MANAGEMENT OF HEAD AND NECK TUMORS

The experience of management of head and neck tumors was summarized by author’s and some other Chinese literatures. This paper mainly introduced the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of head and neck tumors, especially the malignancies in China. It emphasized that to assign protocols on a case-by-case basis (custom made) and the combined therapy are key points to improve the cure rate or survival rate for head and neck malighancies. Up to now, the 5-year survival rate for squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck was about 62% (1986), and about 71% (1987) for carcinoma of salivary gland origin.

A CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF 7878 PATIENTS WITH TUMORS IN THE HEAD AND NECK

7878 patients with tumors in the head and neck were analyzed in a period of twenty years. All the diagnosis were confirmed by pathologic examination. There were 5485 cases (69.62%) of malignant tumors. Nearly an half of malignant tumors were in the nasopharynx (49.32%). Among the malignant tumors of the nasopharynx, 2698 were carcinoma (99.34%) and only 18 (0.66%) sarcoma. Nine of them were under 10 years of age, the youngest patient was 3 years old, and this is rare in our county. The incidence of head and neck tumors was 37.66% and that of the head and neck malignancies was 26.22% of tumors in the whole body. This study indicates that incidence of malignant tumor in head and neck was rather higher, it is worth to improve ths procedure of treatment and prevention.

Clinicopathological and Prognostic Significance of Circulating Tumor Cells in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between clinicopathological and prognostic significance and circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in patients with head and neck cancer. Methods: We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, BioMed, and EMbase databases for studies that assessed the association between clinicopathological and prognostic significance and CTCs in patients with head and neck cancer. Studies obtained from search strategy were screened using pre-specified criteria, and necessary data were retrieved for meta-analysis. Results: Seventeen studies with 816 patients were eligible for combined analysis. Presence of CTCs in peripheral blood was significantly associated with N stage (OR 0.50, 95%CI [0.30, 0.81], n = 10, P = 0.005). Patients in the high-CTC group were significantly associated with poorer disease-free survival (DFS;HR = 1.73, 95%CI [1.01 - 2.96], P = 0.050) and poorer overall survival (OS;HR = 2.53, 95%CI [1.37 - 4.69] P = 0.003). Further analyses indicated strong prognostic powers of CTCs in non-RT-PCR group and pre-treatment group. Conclusion: Our meta-analysis indicates that presence of CTCs is associated with higher N stage and poorer prognosis in patients with head and neck cancer. The potential for further clinical application may be needed for further investigation.Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between clinicopathological and prognostic significance and circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in patients with head and neck cancer. Methods: We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, BioMed, and EMbase databases for studies that assessed the association between clinicopathological and prognostic significance and CTCs in patients with head and neck cancer. Studies obtained from search strategy were screened using pre-specified criteria, and necessary data were retrieved for meta-analysis. Results: Seventeen studies with 816 patients were eligible for combined analysis. Presence of CTCs in peripheral blood was significantly associated with N stage (OR 0.50, 95%CI [0.30, 0.81], n = 10, P = 0.005). Patients in the high-CTC group were significantly associated with poorer disease-free survival (DFS;HR = 1.73, 95%CI [1.01 - 2.96], P = 0.050) and poorer overall survival (OS;HR = 2.53, 95%CI [1.37 - 4.69] P = 0.003). Further analyses indicated strong prognostic powers of CTCs in non-RT-PCR group and pre-treatment group. Conclusion: Our meta-analysis indicates that presence of CTCs is associated with higher N stage and poorer prognosis in patients with head and neck cancer. The potential for further clinical application may be needed for further investigation.

Different imaging techniques in the head and neck:Assets and drawbacks

In this review,the gold standard imaging techniques for the head and neck and the latest upcoming techniques are presented,by comparing computed tomography(CT),magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography-CT,as well as ultrasound,depending on the examined area.The advantages and disadvantages of each examination protocol are presented.This article illustrates the connection between the imaging technique and the examined area.Therefore,the head and neck area is divided into different sections such as bony structures,nervous system,mucous membranes and squamous epithelium,glandular tissue,and lymphatic tissue and vessels.Finally,the latest techniques in the field of head and neck imaging such as multidetector CT,dual-energy CT,flash CT,magnetic resonance angiography,spectroscopy,and diffusion tensor tractography using 3 tesla magnetic resonance are discussed.

头颈肿瘤围术期静脉血栓栓塞症防治中国专家共识

静脉血栓栓塞症(venous thromboembolism, VTE)是外科术后常见并发症和医院内非预期死亡的重要危险因素,也是恶性肿瘤患者的第二大死亡原因。晚期头颈部恶性肿瘤患者通常需要接受大范围的肿瘤根治手术和同期修复重建手术,又由于高龄兼长时间手术、术后长时间卧床以及肿瘤和化疗药物导致的血液高凝状态等多种危险因素,提示头颈部恶性肿瘤患者应是VTE的极高危群体,但相关文献对头颈部恶性肿瘤患者的VTE发生情况却很少关注,有关VTE在头颈肿瘤术后发生率的数据也有限。迄今为止,国内对于头颈肿瘤围术期静脉血栓栓塞症缺乏相关治疗共识或指南,不同单位对于头颈肿瘤围术期静脉血栓栓塞症的预防与管理水平参差不齐,缺乏统一、科学的诊疗标准及客观的预防与管理评价体系。为统一和规范头颈肿瘤围术期静脉血栓栓塞症的诊治,减少医疗资源浪费,提高治疗效果,国内该研究领域的专家经反复讨论,汇集全国14家著名医学院校及附属医院专家的诊治意见,同时借鉴和参考国内外近年来对头颈肿瘤围术期静脉血栓栓塞症的研究成果与诊治经验,制订本专家共识,供相关临床医师参考。

Primary Cutaneous Apocrine Carcinoma of the Neck Involving the Parotid Gland: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Introduction: Primary cutaneous apocrine carcinoma (PCAC) is a rare skin malignant tumor that originates from areas with a high concentration of apocrine glands. The incidence of PCAC in the neck is relatively low. The age of onset in PCAC ranges from 5 to 70 years old. Clinically, PCAC typically shows up as painless nodules or lumps. In immunohistochemistry, positive expression of CK-7, GCDFP-15, AR, and myoepithelial markers are helpful in the diagnosis of PCAC. This case report pertains to a 59-year-old male of Asian descent. Five years ago, a painless mass was discovered behind his right ear, which grew slowly. This patient was identified as PCAC based on clinical symptoms, pathology, immunohistochemistry, and imaging characteristics. PCAC involved the parotid gland in this case;it is easy to be misdiagnosed as a primary malignant tumor of the parotid gland on imaging. Furthermore, a thorough set of clinical, imaging, pathological, and immunohistochemical examinations must be performed to make a diagnosis because it is challenging to differentiate PCAC from metastatic breast carcinoma. Conclusion: A well-developed multidisciplinary examination is essential because PCAC can be challenging to diagnose and differentiate.

小檗碱抗脑瘤和头颈部肿瘤的药理作用研究进展

小檗碱具有广泛的药理活性,除抗炎、抗感染、降血糖、调血脂、心脏保护等作用外,对胃癌、乳腺癌、膀胱癌、肝癌等还具有显著的抗肿瘤作用,是一个潜在的抗肿瘤药物。该文主要围绕小檗碱对甲状腺癌、鼻咽癌、口腔鳞癌、舌癌、喉癌、腺样囊性癌等头颈部肿瘤和脑癌的药理作用及其机制进行了综述和分析,为小檗碱的后续开发提供理论支撑。

头颈部恶性肿瘤患儿放化疗所致口腔黏膜炎的护理策略

目的通过有效的护理对策降低头颈部肿瘤患儿放化疗所致口腔黏膜炎(OM)的严重程度。方法选取2020年1月—2022年12月北京同仁医院儿科收治头颈部恶性肿瘤放化疗OM患儿,儿童口腔评估指南量表评分为9-16分的中度OM患儿100例,随机分为对照组和干预组,每组各50例,对照组根据医嘱用药,干预组在医嘱用药基础上加用(0-4)℃的0.9%生理盐水指导患儿在进食后、睡前、呕吐后、口腔黏膜炎用药前10分钟,利用双侧颊部运动形成水压涡流含漱,每次含漱口液10-15 mL,漱口≥30 s。干预3天后应用儿童口腔评估指南量表进行比较两组患儿口腔黏膜的严重程度及愈合时间、痛苦程度对比。结果干预组较对照组OM的严重程度明显减轻(χ^(2)=12.398,P=0.00);OM导致的痛苦程度干预组较对照组明显减轻(χ^(2)=5.263,P=0.02);OM愈合时间干预组较对照组明显短(χ^(2)=8.752,P=0.01)。结论儿童头颈部恶性肿瘤放化疗后口腔炎用生理盐水清洁口腔能明显降低OM的严重程度;减轻OM导致的痛苦;提高药物的治疗效果缩短OM的病程,具有临床推广价值。

喉癌患者社会疏离感现状及其影响因素

目的调查喉癌患者社会疏离感现状并分析其影响因素。方法选取郑州市某三甲医院2023年1—12月收治的219例喉癌患者,采用一般疏离感量表、自我感受负担量表、疾病接受度量表和家庭关怀指数问卷对患者进行调查。采用多重线性回归分析喉癌患者社会疏离感影响因素。结果喉癌患者社会疏离感得分(41.96±7.27)分。多重线性回归分析结果显示,年龄、性别、疾病接受度总分、自我感受负担总分及家庭关怀度总分是喉癌患者社会疏离感的影响因素(P<0.05),共解释总变异64.9%。结论喉癌患者社会疏离感处于中等水平。医护人员应重点关注年轻、女性、疾病接受度低、自我感受负担重、家庭关怀度低的患者,采取个性化干预措施减轻患者的社会疏离感。

多学科诊疗模式下翻转课堂在头颈肿瘤临床教学中的应用

目的探讨多学科诊疗(multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment,MDT)模式下翻转课堂在头颈肿瘤临床教学中的应用效果。方法于2022年9月—2023年3月选取重庆医科大学附属第一医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科2020年9月、2021年9月及2022年9月入学的36名专业学位研究生,采用随机数字表法分为对照组和试验组,每组各18名。对照组采用传统的教学模式,试验组采用MDT模式下翻转课堂教学模式。教学完成后,采用试卷答题的形式评价2组的知识点掌握情况,通过问卷调查形式完成学生对教学模式的满意度的评价。结果试验组的理论成绩[(40.22±4.43)分]、临床病例分析成绩[(36.11±4.34)分]均高于对照组[(41.11±3.43)分、(34.22±4.30)分],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。试验组的自主学习能力[(88.06±5.10)分]、主动参与感[(88.61±4.00)分]、团队协作能力[(89.78±3.57)分]、医患沟通能力[(87.44±5.20)分]、创新实践能力[(82.83±4.21)分]、临床思维能力[(89.83±3.45)分]、理论联系实践能力[(88.28±3.67)分]、教学模式满意度[(91.00±3.51)分]、对带教老师的满意度[(90.33±4.36)分]、学习兴趣[(90.22±3.44)分]等方面的评分均高于对照组[(67.39±5.79)分、(71.44±4.07)分、(66.06±5.15)分、(78.61±4.57)分、(71.50±3.67)分、(67.89±4.23)分、(67.89±3.48)分、(78.72±4.75)分、(80.56±4.89)分、(80.94±2.30)分],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论MDT模式下翻转课堂在头颈肿瘤临床教学中的教学效果良好,能够充分调动学生的主观能动性,培养学生的自主学习能力。

三维适形调强放疗在头颈部肿瘤治疗中的临床应用

目的探究三维适形调强放疗在头颈部肿瘤治疗中的临床应用。方法方便选取2021年12月—2022年3月吉林省肿瘤医院收治的122例头颈部肿瘤患者为研究对象,随机抽签法分为对照组和观察组,对照组行三维适形放疗,观察组行三维适形调强放疗,并观察两组不同时间段症状、生活质量、临床疗效。结果观察组口干、疼痛、进食困难及吞咽困难等症状评分均优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05);观察组的不良反应发生情况少于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组的治疗总有效率为90.16%高于对照组的77.05%,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=4.659,P<0.05)。结论三维适形调强放疗,可以有效提升患者的生活质量,改善症状,减少肿瘤转移和复发率,全面提高治疗的价值。

复方斑蝥胶囊联合旋转容积调强技术对头颈部放疗生存期及血清XRCC1、XRCC3mRNA水平的影响

目的探究复方斑蝥胶囊联合旋转容积调强技术对头颈部放疗患者生存期及血清X线修复交错互补基因1(X-ray Repair Cross Complementing 1,XRCC1)、X线修复交错互补基因3(X-ray Repair Cross Complementing 3,XRCC3)信使核糖核酸(Messenger RNA,mRNA)水平的影响。方法选取2019年6月—2021年7月医院收治的头颈部肿瘤患者97例作为研究对象,根据治疗方法不同进行分组,对照组(48例)采用旋转容积调强技术结合放疗治疗,联合组(49例)在对照组基础上加用复方斑蝥胶囊治疗。观察比较临床疗效、中医证候积分、血清XRCC1及XRCC3mRNA水平、生存期、不良反应。结果联合组客观缓解率高于对照组(P<0.05),但疾病控制率与对照组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。联合组自汗、恶心呕吐、神疲乏力、食欲差、失眠、头晕眼花等得分低于对照组(P<0.05)。联合组血清XRCC1、XRCC3水平及外周血XRCC1、XRCC3 mRNA表达均低于对照组(P<0.05)。联合组无进展生存期和总生存期均高于对照组(P<0.05)。联合组不良反应发生率(34.69%,17/49)低于对照组不良反应发生率(72.92%,35/48)(P<0.05)。结论复方斑蝥胶囊联合旋转容积调强技术能改善头颈部放疗患者肿瘤客观缓解率,缓解临床症状,降低血清XRCC1、XRCC3mRNA水平,减少不良反应。

ICARE互动教学法在头颈肿瘤内科护理教学中的应用效果分析

目的:分析ICARE(正直、同情、责任、尊重和卓越)互动教学法在头颈肿瘤内科护理教学中的应用价值。方法:选取2020年7月—2023年7月在广东省中医院芳村医院进行护理实习的76名护理实习生作为研究对象,根据教学方法不同将护理实习生分成ICARE组(n=38)和对照组(n=38)。两组护理实习生均由同一组带教老师教学,教学时间均为1个月。对照组采用传统教学法教学,ICARE组给予ICARE互动教学,比较两组的教学效果。结果:教学前,两组护理实习生的理论知识及实践能力得分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);教学1个月后,两组护理实习生的理论知识及实践能力得分均高于教学前,ICARE组理论知识及实践能力得分均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。教学前,两组护理实习生的头颈肿瘤内科护理综合能力得分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);教学1个月后,两组护理实习生的头颈肿瘤内科护理综合能力得分均高于教学前,ICARE组的头颈肿瘤内科护理综合能力得分高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。教学前,两组护理实习生各项评判性思维能力评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);教学1个月后,两组护理实习生各项评判性思维能力评分均高于教学前,ICARE组各项评判性思维能力评分均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。教学1个月后,ICARE护理实习生对教学的总满意度为97.37%,高于对照组的78.95%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:ICARE互动教学法在头颈肿瘤内科护理教学中的应用能提高护理实习生的理论知识、实践能力,改善护理实习生的评判性思维能力与综合能力,也可提高护理实习生的满意度。

尼妥珠单抗联合放化疗治疗局部晚期头颈部恶性肿瘤的临床效果

目的分析局部晚期头颈部恶性肿瘤实施尼妥珠单抗+放化疗治疗的价值。方法选取滕州市中心人民医院于2021年11月—2022年11月收治的72例局部晚期头颈部恶性肿瘤患者为研究对象,依掷骰子分为基础组和综合组,每组36例,基础组行放化疗,综合组加用尼妥珠单抗,对比两组的近远期疗效和不良反应。结果综合组的临床缓解率(58.33%),和临床控制率(88.89%)均高于基础组(30.56%、66.67%),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=5.625、5.143,P=0.018、0.023)。随访1年后综合组生存率(80.56%)高于基础组(58.33%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组各项不良反应反应率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论放化疗时辅以尼妥珠单抗治疗不会增加不良反应,且能维持高缓解率和控制率,提升远期生存率,适用于局部晚期头颈部恶性肿瘤患者。

外泌体调节头颈部鳞状细胞癌上皮间充质转化的研究进展

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