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ArticleCancer management and research2020

Short-Term Quality of Life, Functional Status, and Their Predictors in Tongue Cancer Patients After Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap Reconstruction: A Single-Center, Prospective, Comparative Study.

Roba Tamer, Yongyi Chen, Xianghua Xu, Chanjuan Xie, Joel Swai

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  2. Quality of Life After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery and Free Flap Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale
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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Roba TamerXiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.
Yongyi ChenXiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.
Xianghua XuDepartment of Nursing, Hunan Cancer Hospital/The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.
Chanjuan XieDepartment of Nursing, Hunan Cancer Hospital/The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-1475-1983
Joel SwaiDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-5363-3977
Central South University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo assess the quality of life, functional status, and their predictors in tongue cancer patients up to three months after anterolateral thigh free flap (ALTFF) reconstruction. PATIENTS AND

methodsTongue cancer patients were examined before and one and three months after ALTFF reconstruction using three validated questionnaires: the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI), Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Head and Neck (FACT-H&N). Mean scores were compared using the Friedman test. Forward selection and backward elimination methods of multiple linear regression analysis were used to identify the predictors of quality of life and functional status using SPSS at a 95% significance level.

resultsThe present study included 265 participants (88.68% males, mean age 46.7 ± 11.05 years). The mean MDADI and EAT-10 scores were highest at one month after the surgery and lowest at three months after the surgery (p < 0.05). The mean FACT-H&N score was lowest at one month after the surgery (p < 0.05); however, post hoc analysis revealed that the difference in the scores before and three months after the surgery was non significant (p > 0.05). Denture use, occupation, age, tumor site, illness duration, drinking habit, and diet predicted the patients' quality of life, while denture use, betel nut consumption, age, marital status, and diet predicted their functional status.

conclusionAlthough tongue cancer patients have a poor quality of life and functional status in the first month after ALTFF reconstruction, their quality of life and functional status improve thereafter. We recommend the implementation of swallowing training programs and case-oriented psychological interventions to assist patients in coping with temporary deterioration during the first month after the surgery.

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anterolateral thigh free flap reconstructionEAT-10MDADItongue cancer

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