EDGE Task Force on Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes A Systematic Review of Outcome Measures for Quantifying External Lymphedema

Flores, Ann Marie; Spinelli, Bryan A.; Eden, Melissa M.; Galantino, Mary Lou

doi:10.1097/01893697-201533020-00004

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“…5 The Edge Task Force on Head and Neck Cancer in 2015 was not able to recommend any outcome measures for objectively quantifying external edema. 6 Furthermore, objective measurements of head and neck lymphedema can be expensive and time consuming.…”

Section: Lymphedema In Patients With Head and Neck Cancersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prehabilitation for lymphedema in head and neck cancer patients at a community cancer center

Sember¹,

Pranskevich²,

Scott³

et al. 2017

J Community Support Oncol

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Section: Lymphedema In Patients With Head and Neck Cancersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prehabilitation for lymphedema in head and neck cancer patients at a community cancer center

Sember¹,

Pranskevich²,

Scott³

et al. 2017

J Community Support Oncol

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“…7,[22][23][24] Finally, a variety of imaging modalities and bedside technologies have been considered, including ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) of the head and neck, functional lymphatic imaging, and impedance-based studies. 11,16,25,26 In the two most recent systematic reviews on the subject, both in 2015, the sheer range of assessment tools available was clearly demonstrated 13,27 : the review by Flores et al identified 86 discrete outcome measures for HNL in the literature, of which 46 measures were only addressed in a single article. 27 Since 2015, many papers have been published that have either advanced existing or proposed entirely new assessment methods for HNL.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Systematic review of head and neck lymphedema assessment

et al. 2022

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Head and neck lymphedema (HNL) is an increasingly recognized complication of head and neck cancer and its treatment. However, no consensus exists on the "gold-standard" assessment tool for the purposes of diagnosis, classification, or monitoring of HNL. We conducted a systematic review of the literature regarding HNL assessment to determine the optimal method/s of assessment for patients with HNL. A review of publications between January 2000 and September 2021 was undertaken on four electronic databases. Studies were excluded if no clear assessment method of HNL was documented. Sixty-seven articles were included in the study. A wide range of assessment methods for HNL have been reported in the literature. For the purposes of diagnosis and classification of physical findings, computed tomography (CT) appears the most promising tool available for both external and internal HNL. In terms of monitoring, ultrasound appears optimal for external HNL, while a clinicianreported rating scale on laryngoscopy is the gold standard for internal HNL.

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“…Head and neck lymphedema is distinctly different to lymphedema that occurs in other sites of the body and requires a customized approach for its assessment and treatment . There has been scarce examination of the effectiveness of head and neck lymphedema treatment, in part, due to its underrecognition, but also due to the lack of an effective assessment to evaluate the condition and its treatment …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%