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Overview of head and neck cancer and the role of survivorship care
Fazer-Posorske, Casey , Guenzel, Rachael M. , Ziebarth, Michelle, Kunkel, Elizabeth, Price, Katharine A. , McGrath, Laura, Kunkel, Elizabeth, Chintakuntlawar, Ashish V.
Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants | February 20, 2024 | Volume: 18 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 3-9
Head and neck cancer (HNC) accounted for 4% of all malignancies in 2022 and is often associated with tobacco and alcohol use, but the incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)–associated HNC has steadily increased in recent decades. Unlike HPV-negative HNC, HPV-positive HNC has a favorable prognosis and survival is significantly better resulting in a large population of HNC survivors. Survivorship for HNC is of the utmost importance as there is a high burden of side effects that impact function and quality of life, and the patients with HPV HNC are living longer with the sequelae of their treatment.
3D Printed Fistula Plug: A Novel Bridge to Definitive Reconstruction
Macielak, Robert J. , Ziebarth, Michelle, Ziebarth, Michelle T, Price, Daniel L.
The Laryngoscope | February 14, 2020 | Volume: 131 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 111-114
A case is presented showcasing the feasibility of three‐dimensional (3D) printing patient‐specific fistula plugs as a bridge therapy to definitive management of pharyngocutaneous fistulae. For this patient, a set of 3D printed fistula plugs was successfully used with low morbidity and positive results in the management of this postoperative issue. Utilizing 3D printed fistula plugs could represent a novel yet safe therapy for patients requiring long‐term management of similar wounds. Further studies are warranted to evaluate implementation of this practice on a widespread scale. Laryngoscope, 131:111–114, 2021