Lymphoedema after head and neck cancer treatment: An overview for clinical practice

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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