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ArticleBrazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology

Diagnostic and therapeutic features associated with modification of quality-of-life's outcomes between one and six months after major surgery for head and neck cancer.

Margherita Gobbo, Federica Bullo, Giuseppe Perinetti, Annalisa Gatto, Giulia Ottaviani, Matteo Biasotto, Giancarlo Tirelli

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Article in Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Margherita GobboDental Science Department, Division of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Trieste, Italy. Electronic address: marghe87gobbo@gmail.com.
Federica BulloUniversity of Trieste, Hospital of Cattinara, ENT Clinic, Head and Neck Department, Trieste, Italy.
Giuseppe PerinettiDental Science Department, Division of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Trieste, Italy.
Annalisa GattoUniversity of Trieste, Hospital of Cattinara, ENT Clinic, Head and Neck Department, Trieste, Italy.
Giulia OttavianiDental Science Department, Division of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Trieste, Italy.
Matteo BiasottoDental Science Department, Division of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Trieste, Italy.
Giancarlo TirelliUniversity of Trieste, Hospital of Cattinara, ENT Clinic, Head and Neck Department, Trieste, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionTreatments used in head and neck cancer greatly impact the physical, psychological and functional state of patients. Evaluation of quality of life has become an integral part of the treatment.

objectiveThis retrospective study evaluates features involved in changes in quality of life after major surgery for head and neck cancer within six months, according to self-reported outcomes.

methodsOne hundred and thirty patients completed the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire one and six months after major surgery for head and neck cancer. A multivariate model was used to evaluate which diagnostic and therapeutic features were related to improvement of quality of life within a six-month period.

resultsSignificant improvement in most features related to quality of life was already recognizable at six months. Patients submitted to more invasive treatment had the biggest improvement in quality of life between time-points, as well as those patients with bigger tumors.

conclusionAfter major surgery, patients may undergo fast recovery, with overall quality of life likely to improve in the short-term. Clinicians must be aware of the importance of dealing with treatment-related issues immediately after surgery, with hopeful possibility of on-the-upgrade results.

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AgedFemaleHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansMaleNeoplasm StagingQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsCâncer de cabeça e pescoçoCirurgiaHead and neck cancerQualidade de vidaQuality of lifeSurgery

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