Τρίτη 11 Ιανουαρίου 2022

Exercise-based dysphagia rehabilitation for adults with oesophageal cancer: a systematic review

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BMC Cancer. 2022 Jan 10;22(1):53. doi: 10.1186/s12885-021-09155-y.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Dysphagia is prevalent in oesophageal cancer with significant clinical and psychosocial complications. The purpose of this study was i) to examine the impact of exercise-based dysphagia rehabilitation on clinical and quality of life outcomes in this population and ii) to identify key rehabilitation components that may inform future research in this area.

METHODS: Randomised control trials (RCT), non-RCTs, cohort studies and case series were included. 10 databases (CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, CENTRAL, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, OpenGrey, PROSPERO, RIAN and SpeechBITE), 3 clinical trial registries, and relevant conference abstracts were searched in November 2020. Two independent authors assessed articles for eligibility before completing data extraction, quality assessment using ROBINS-I and Downs and Black Checklist, followed by descriptive data analysis. The primary outcomes included oral intake, respiratory status and quality of life. All comparable outcomes were combined and discussed throughout the manuscript as primary and secondary outcomes.

RESULTS: Three single centre non-randomised control studies involving 311 participants were included. A meta-analysis could not be completed due to study heterogeneity. SLT-led post-operative dysphagia intervention led to significantly earlier start to oral intake and reduced length of post-operative hospital stay. No studies found a reduction in aspiration pneumonia rates, and no studies included patient reported or quality of life outcomes. Of the reported secondary outcomes, swallow prehabilitation resulted in significantly improved swallow efficiency following oesophageal surgery compared to the control group, and rehabilitation following surgery resulted in significantly reduced vallecular and pyriform sinus residue. The three studies were found to have 'serious' to 'critical' risk of bias.

CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review highlights a low-volume of low-quality evidence to support exercise-based dysphagia rehabilitation in adults undergoing surgery for oesophageal cancer. As dysphagia is a common symptom impacting quality of life throughout survivorship, findings will guide future research to determine if swallowing rehabilitation should be included in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes. This review is limited by the inclusion of non- randomised control trials and the reliance on Japanese interpretation which may have resulted in bias. The reviewed studies were all of weak design with limited data reported.

PMID:35012495 | DOI:10.1186/s12885-021-09155-y

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Prevention and treatment of CSF leaks in congenital complex spinal lipomas

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Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2022 Jan 11. doi: 10.1007/s00701-021-05095-5. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Congenital complex spinal lipomas (CSL) are challenging lesions to treat. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks are feared complications due to the risk of infection, and subsequent scarring that may promote retethering. Much has been written in the literature on the surgical technique of CSL resection with less emphasis placed on the prevention and management of CSF leak.

METHOD: The authors describe the nuances in the prevention and management of CSF leaks in the context of CSL, including the operative approach, resection, closure and recommended postoperative care.

CONCLUSION: CSF leaks are complications that can be minimized with deliberate steps and meticulous surgical technique.

PMID:35015155 | DOI:10.1007/s00701-021-05095-5

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