- Title
- Lymphoedema after head and neck cancer treatment: An overview for clinical practice
- Creator
- Jeans, Claire; Brown, Bena; Ward, Elizabeth C.; Vertigan, Anne E.
- Relation
- British Journal of Community Nursing Vol. 26, Issue Sup. 4, p. S24-S29
- Publisher Link
- http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2021.26.sup4.s24
- Publisher
- MA Healthcare
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2021
- Description
- Lymphoedema is a disorder of the lymphatic system that presents as an atypical swelling and accumulation of protein-rich fluid within the interstitial spaces. Head and neck lymphoedema (HNL) is highly prevalent in patients who have been treated for head and neck cancer (HNC) and may manifest externally on the face and neck; internally within the oral cavity, pharynx or larynx; or as a combination of both. HNL is known to contribute to a wide range of physical, functional and psychological issues, and presents several unique challenges in terms of its management. This review article provides an overview of HNL for clinicians and aims to improve awareness of this condition and the impact it has on patients.
- Subject
- head and neck cancer; lymphoedema; dysphagia; risk factors; axillary lymph node dissection; SDG 3; Sustainable Development Goals
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1473631
- Identifier
- uon:49078
- Identifier
- ISSN:1462-4753
- Language
- eng
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