Evaluation of Clinical Significance of Lymphovascular Space Invasion in Stage IA Endometrial Cancer

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Evaluation of Clinical Significance of Lymphovascular Space Invasion in Stage IA Endometrial Cancer

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Evaluation of Clinical Significance of Lymphovascular Space Invasion in Stage IA Endometrial Cancer Via Oncology CONCLUSION: LVSI was not a prognostic factor of not only stage IA endometrial cancer, but also stage IA low-grade cancer.PMID:34915516 | DOI:10.1159/000521382 (Source: Oncology) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Investigation of the Effect of Radiotherapy Dose on Chewing and Swallowing Structures in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated with Concomitant Chemoradiotherapy

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Investigation of the Effect of Radiotherapy Dose on Chewing and Swallowing Structures in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated with Concomitant Chemoradiotherapy Via Dysphagia AbstractIntensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is a treatment method that is used in the treatment of head and neck cancers. Impairment of chewing and swallowing functions in the early and late periods of radiotherapy is frequent. Therefore, revealing the dose –effect relationship is important. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the dose–effect relationship between chewing and swallowing structures objectively via a standardized videofluoroscopy protocol. The study included 35 participants treated with chemo-IMRT. A videofluoroscopic swa llowing study (VFSS) was performed before IMRT, and 3 and 6 months after IMRT. VFSS results were scored according to the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) and the Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS). Maximum interinciso... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Expiratory Muscle Strength Training for Drooling in Adults with Parkinson ’s Disease

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Expiratory Muscle Strength Training for Drooling in Adults with Parkinson 's Disease Via Dysphagia This study explored the effect of an alter native therapy approach for drooling that aimed at improving the swallow, expiratory muscle strength training (EMST). Sixteen participants received EMST over a 6- to 8-week period. Measurements were taken pre- and post-training for drooling (Sialorrhea Clinical Scale for Parkinson's Disease; SCS-P D), swallowing, lip strength and peak cough flow. Measures of drooling, swallowing and peak cough flow were stable over pre-training assessments and improved following training (p  <  0.01). The most conservative estimate of the within-group change for SCS-PD was − 2.50 (95% confidence interval −  3.22 to −  1.22). No adverse effects were reported and participants gave high satisfaction ratings for the training. A programme of EMST ... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Effect of Intensive Oropharyngeal Training on Radiotherapy-Related Dysphagia in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Effect of Intensive Oropharyngeal Training on Radiotherapy-Related Dysphagia in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients Via Dysphagia ConclusionsThis study indicated that intensive oropharyngeal training improves swallowing function after radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. (Source: Dysphagia) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Pneumonia, Mortality, and Other Outcomes Associated with Unsafe Swallowing Detected via Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) in Patients with Functional Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Pneumonia, Mortality, and Other Outcomes Associated with Unsafe Swallowing Detected via Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) in Patients with Functional Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Via Dysphagia The objective of this study was to evaluate the risk of dysphagia complications associated with the detection of premature spillage, residue, penetration, and aspiration via FEES. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature were carried out. A search strategy was established using terms of controlled and free vocabulary (free text) in the PubMed, Lilacs, Embase, Medline, and Cochrane databases. The initial search in the databases identified 3545 articles, of which 321 were excluded due to duplication, 3224 were selected for review of titles and abstracts, 45 were selected for full-text review, 37 were excluded for not meeting the selection criteria, and 8 were included for the final analysis, with a total population of 1168 patients. Aspiration increased the risk of pneumonia (... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Cervical Vertebral Height Approximates Hyoid Displacement in Videofluoroscopic Images of Healthy Adults

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Cervical Vertebral Height Approximates Hyoid Displacement in Videofluoroscopic Images of Healthy Adults Via Dysphagia This study aimed to determine the validity and feasibility of a visual, anatomically scaled benchmark for judging complete hyoid displacement during a VFSS. The third and fourth cervical vertebral bodies (C3 and C4) lie at roughly the same vertical position as the hyoid body an d are strongly correlated with patient height. We hypothesized that anterior and superior displacement of the hyoid bone would approximate the height of one C3 or C4 body during safe swallows. Trained raters marked points of interest on C3, C4, and the hyoid body on 1414 swallows of adult patients w ith suspected dysphagia (n = 195) and 50 swallows of age-matched healthy participants (n = 17), and rated Penetration Aspiration Scale scores. Results indicated that the mean displacements of the hyoid bone were ... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

A Rare Case of Dysphagia with Palatal Tremor

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Message: Case Presentation A 77-year-old man with a known history of long-standing hypertension experienced a left cerebellar hemorrhage 9 months ago, then a right cerebellar hemorrhage 3 months prior to his presentation. The patient had noticeable dysphagia that required placing a nasogastric tube for nasal feeding. The standardized swallowing assessment revealed that he had an impairment in lip closure, head, and trunk control, pharyngeal reflex, as well as independent coughing. To observe the pathophysiological changes of the pharynx and larynx, a fiberoptic laryngoscope was inserted prior to the video fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS), which showed that there was no pathophysiological change. VFSS detected the rhythmic tremor of the soft palate and epiglottis, with residues displayed in the vallecula and pyriform sinuses. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) depicted bilateral long T2 signal shadows in the cerebellum, enlargement of the bilateral olivary nucleus, with a longer T2-weighted signal change. The T2 FLAIR image demonstrated an increased signal change, with the right inferior olivary nucleus (ION) obviously larger than the left. (Fig. 1) (9 months after the left cerebellar hemorrhage, 3 months after the right cerebellar hemorrhage). Fig. 1 figure 1 Axial T2 and FLAIR images: long T2 signal shadows were observed in the right cerebellum, and low-density circular shadows were observed around the lesion, with patchy long T2 signal changes in the left cerebellum. The area of the bilateral olivary nucleus was enlarged, with a longer T2-weighted signal change, and the T2 FLAIR image showed an increased signal change, the right ION was obviously larger than the left Full size image Diagnosis The patient presented with a palatal tremor (PT) after two episodes of cerebellar hemorrhage. MRI indicated bilateral hypertrophic degeneration of the olivary nucleus, especially on the left side. These findings taken together confirmed a diagnosis of hypertrophic olivary degeneration (HOD). HOD is a rare neurological condition characterized by trans-synaptic degeneration that occurs secondary to focal lesions disrupting the normal function of the afferent fibers to the ION as part of the dentate–rubro–olivary pathways (Guillain–Mollaret triangle, GMT) [1]. Possible etiologies for this condition include infarction, toxicosis, trauma, surgery, tumors, vascular malformations or hemorrhage. In this case, the patient developed HOD secondary to cerebellar hemorrhage [2]. Discussion GMT is composed of the contralateral dentate nucleus (DN), the ipsilateral red nucleus (RN) and the ipsilateral ION. DN, RN, and ION form an afferent and efferent loop pathway. The fibers from the DN are crossed by the superior cerebellar foot and reach the contralateral midbrain red nucleus. The red nucleus sends fibers descending through the central tegmental bundle to the ipsilateral ION for relay. The ION is then emitted from fibers passing through the cerebellar inferior foot (ICP) to the contralateral cerebellar cortex and projected onto the DN, constituting the complete GMT [2] (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 figure 2 Guillain–Mollaret triangle Full size image When the primary lesion is located within the cerebellum, contralateral ION degeneration occurs, which is due to the decussation of the dentate-rubral fibers. A unilateral lesion in a cerebellar hemisphere usually causes contralateral HOD, and only a rare number of cases of bilateral HOD have been described with lesions affecting a single cerebellar hemisphere [2]. HOD is characterized by enlargement and increased T2 hyperintense signal of the ION [3]. The classic clinical presentation associated with HOD is a PT [4] which was observed in this patient. Dentatorubral tremors and ocular myoclonus are other associated movement disorders [4], but were not observed in this case. This muscle tremor may affect the patient's peristalsis, which is manifested as an incomplete epiglottic closure during swallowing, food residues in the vallecula and pyriform sinuses, leading to penetration-aspiration, resulting in dysphagia. The exact pathogenesis of the tremor is not clear, but the currently accepted hypothesis involves the interruption of GABAergic descending inhibition of the dentate–olivary tract during de-afferentiation of the triangle [5]. We treated the patient with electric stimulation, vocal cord movement and airway protection training for dysphagia, but the results were not satisfactory. Previous literature reports indicated that the medical treatment of PT is unsatisfactory and is often ineffective. some patients may respond to medications such as valproic acid, carbamazepine, clonazepam, tryptophan, trihexyphenidyl, or levetiracetam [6]. This patient was treated sequentially with propranolol, clonazepam, and levetiracetam, but his symptoms persisted. Conclusion In this study, we report an unusual case of dysphagia following two episodes of cerebellar hemorrhage. Despite the fact that dysphagia after stroke is fairly common, the different etiologies and pathogenesis related to this condition should be identified, especially the rare causes of dysphagia. The patient is not responding well to treatment; thus, we need to follow up him for a long period of time to observe the changes in his condition. References Onen MR, Moore K, Cikla U, et al. Hypertrophic olivary degeneration: neurosurgical perspective and literature review. World Neurosurg. 2018;112:763–71. 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CAS Article Google Scholar Download references Author information Affiliations Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chengdu Second People's Hospital, No. 10 Qingyunnan Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, 610017, Sichuan, China Tao Xiang, Yingyue Yang & Juan Li Department of Neurology, Chengdu Second People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610017, Sichuan, China Feng Wang Corresponding author Correspondence to Tao Xiang. Ethics declarations Conflict of interest We declare no conflicts of interest. Informed Consent Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and any accompanying images. Additional information Publisher's Note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. 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Clinical Outcomes and Patient Safety of Nasogastric Tube in Acute Stroke Patients

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Clinical Outcomes and Patient Safety of Nasogastric Tube in Acute Stroke Patients Via Dysphagia Discussion with family prior to insertion of NGT recorded in 46 (18.4%). There were 123 cases (49.2%) of aspiration pneumonia. There were 188 (75.2%) NGT associated complications: 67 patients (26.8%) had failed insertion, 31 required multip le attempts, 129 patients (51.6%) pulled out NGT, 107 patients (42.8%) had NGT placed in wrong positions and require reinsertion, 20 cases in the lung, 5 pneumothorax cases, 97 in the gastro oesophageal junction or hiatus hernias, 1 case of oesophageal ulceration, 37 coiled, kinked or resistance. 78 cases the tips were not seen on chest X-ray (CXR), gastrointestinal bleeding in 9 cases, epistaxis in 6 cases), 96 patients (38.4%) required restrain. There were 91 death (36.4%) with 73 patients occurring during hospital admission and a further 18 died with... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Implementation of Pediatric Flexible-Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: A Systematic Review and Recommendations for Future Research

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Implementation of Pediatric Flexible-Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: A Systematic Review and Recommendations for Future Research Via Dysphagia DiscussionNone of the included studies showed good methodological quality and a significant amount of data were missing; the review still offers a systematic basis for future research to close the serious gap in the area of pediatric FEES. A proposal is made for a minimum requirement for pediatric FEES protocols in scientific studies. (Source: Dysphagia) View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

A New Therapeutic Approach for Dystussia and Atussia in Neurogenic Dysphagia: Effect of Aerosolized Capsaicin on Peak Cough Flow

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader A New Therapeutic Approach for Dystussia and Atussia in Neurogenic Dysphagia: Effect of Aerosolized Capsaicin on Peak Cough Flow Via Dysphagia AbstractSwallowing and cough are crucial components of airway protection. In patients with neurogenic dysphagia (ND), there is a high prevalence of dystussia (impaired cough) and atussia (absence of cough). As a result, the ability to detect and remove aspirated material from the airway decreases, exacerbating the sequelae associated with ND, including aspiration pneumonia, a leading cause of mortality in ND. This controlled intervention study aimed to quantify the cough response to aerosolized capsaicin (AC) in patients with ND and assess the potential of AC as a therapeutic tool in treating ND-related dystussia and atussia. Furthermore, we propose a novel application method that enables AC treatment to be performed at home. Spirometry was used to measure peak cough flow (PCF) of voluntar... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Evaluation of Dysphagia in Motor Neuron Disease. Review of Available Diagnostic Tools and New Perspectives

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Evaluation of Dysphagia in Motor Neuron Disease. Review of Available Diagnostic Tools and New Perspectives Via Dysphagia AbstractOropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is highly prevalent (up to 80%) in patients with motor neuron disease (MND), influencing the prognosis of the disease. The clinical assessment of dysphagia is complex. There are assessment scales and screening questionnaires, but they have not been tested in patients with MND. In a sample of 46 patients with MND, the sensitivity and specificity of the EAT-10 and SwalQoL questionnaires, as well as the ALS-SS and FOIS scales, were tested and compared to the gold standard technique (videofluoroscopy, VFS). The patients were stratified using the DOSSc variable according to the video fluoroscopic examination with (n = 37) or without (n = 8) signs of dysphagia, and the results were compared with the scores obtained in the dysphagia questionnaires. Non... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.