Current philosophy in the surgical management of neck metastases for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Neck dissection is an important treatment for metastases from upper aerodigestive carcinoma; an event that markedly reduces survival. Since its inception, the philosophy of the procedure has undergone significant change from one of radicalism to the current conservative approach. Furthermore, nonsurgical modalities have been introduced, and, in many situations, have supplanted neck surgery. The refinements of imaging the neck based on the concept of neck level involvement has encouraged new philosophies to evolve that seem to benefit patient outcomes particularly as this relates to diminished morbidity. The purpose of this review was to highlight the new paradigms for surgical removal of neck metastases using an evidence‐based approach. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 37: 915–926, 2015     

Selective dissection of levels II-III with intraoperative control of the upper and middle jugular nodes: a therapeutic option for the N0 neck

BACKGROUND: Selective neck dissections are accepted elective treatment in N0 patients. We present the results of a dissection of levels II to III and intraoperative pathologic control of a sample of subdigastric and supraomohyoid nodes in a group of patients with laryngeal carcinoma. When intraoperative analysis was positive, dissection of levels IV and V was completed. METHODS: Between 1991 and 1997, 145 neck dissections with intraoperative control were carried out in 79 patients with laryngeal carcinomas. Postoperative radiotherapy was used in 49 patients. RESULTS: There were occult metastases in 29 neck dissections (20%). In 22 cases (15%), tumor was found in the nodes sent to intraoperative pathologic study, and dissection of levels IV and V was completed. In 7 additional cases tumor was found in the postoperative study. The sensitivity of the use of frozen sections in the detection of occult metastases was 76%. In no case were positive nodes found at level V. There was no regional relapse in any of the 145 selective neck dissections. CONCLUSIONS: The lateral selective neck dissection is an effective method in the elective treatment of the neck of N0 laryngeal carcinoma patients. Dissection of level IV can be spared when intraoperative biopsy specimens of a sample of the subdigastric and supraomohyoid nodes are negative. According to our results, at present we do not consider it necessary to dissect level V in selective neck dissections in patients with laryngeal carcinoma.     

Forty hours with a traumatic carotid transection: A diagnostic caveat and review of the contemporary management of penetrating neck trauma

Although penetrating neck trauma (PNT) is uncommon, it is associated with the significant morbidity and mortality. The management of PNT has changed significantly over the past 50 years. A radiological assessment now is a vital part of the management with a traditional surgical exploration. A 22 years old male was assaulted by a screwdriver and sustained multiple penetrating neck injuries. A contrast CT scan revealed a focal pseudoaneurysm in the left common carotid artery bulb. There was no active bleeding or any other vascular injuries and the patient remained haemodynamically stable. In view of these findings, he was initially managed conservatively without an open surgical exploration. However, the patient was noted to have an acute drop in his hemoglobin count overnight post injury and the catheter directed angiography showed active bleeding from the pseudoaneurysm. Surgical exploration 40 hours following the initial injury revealed a penetrating injury through both arterial walls of the left carotid bulb which was repaired with a great saphenous vein patch. A percutaneous drain was inserted in the carotid triangle and a course of intravenous antibiotics for five days was commenced. The patient recovered well with no complications and remained asymptomatic at five months followup.     

经尿道膀胱颈电切术治疗慢性前列腺炎并发膀胱颈梗阻疗效观察

目的 :探讨经尿道膀胱颈电切术治疗慢性前列腺炎并发膀胱颈梗阻的治疗效果。方法 :采用经尿道膀胱颈电切术治疗慢性前列腺炎并发膀胱颈梗阻 11例。 11例慢性前列腺炎病史平均1.67± 0 .34年 ,尿流动力学检查最大尿流率为 11.2 0± 1.33ml/ s,膀胱镜检查见膀胱颈后唇抬高。结果 :术后 1个月复查 ,最大尿流率上升至 19.30± 0 .61ml/ s,前列腺按摩液和精液常规检查未见异常。结论 :对膀胱颈梗阻的男性青壮年患者 ,经药物治疗无效后可慎重选用经尿道膀胱颈电切术来解除膀胱颈梗阻。     

Prevalence of lymph nodes in the apex of level V: a plea against the necessity to dissect the apex of level V in mucosal head and neck cancer

BACKGROUND: We assessed the prevalence of histologically proven normal or invaded lymph nodes in the apex of level V. METHODS: Seventy neck dissections were performed in 41 patients with mucosal head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Fifty-one neck dissections were performed in 30 previously untreated patients (group 1); 19 neck dissections were carried out in 11 patients previously irradiated (group 2). RESULTS: Pathologic analysis was unable to identify any lymph node in 70% of the apex specimens. In group 1, no lymph nodes were detected in 63%, whereas one or more noninvaded lymph nodes were present in 37%; in group 2, no lymph nodes were identified in 89%, whereas one or more normal lymph nodes were found in 11% (p = .03). Metastatic lymph nodes were never identified. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of lymph nodes in the apex was 30%. No invaded lymph nodes were identified. In addition to anatomic evidence, these results suggest that dissection of the apex is not necessary in mucosal head and neck SCC.     

Supraomohyoid neck dissection in the management of cervical lymph node metastases of squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip

BACKGROUND: Supraomohyoid neck dissection (SOHND) is generally considered an adequate staging procedure in selected patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lip and oral cavity, with clinically negative nodes in the neck that are at increased risk for occult metastatic disease. The potential role of SOHND as a therapeutic surgical procedure for cervical metastasis limited to level I is controversial. METHODS: A series of 44 patients with clinical cervical lymph node metastases at level I from SCC of the lower lip is reported to evaluate the results of a treatment protocol consisting of therapeutic SOHND on indication followed by radiotherapy. RESULTS: Regional recurrences were observed in four (9%) patients. All recurrences developed within the SOHND dissected area only. CONCLUSIONS: A therapeutic SOHND, on indication followed by radiotherapy, can be an oncologically sound and effective procedure in the management of regional lymph node metastases at level I from SCC of the lower lip.     

Morbidity of the neck after head and neck cancer therapy

BACKGROUND: Studies on morbidity of the neck after head and neck cancer therapy are scarcely described. METHODS: Patients who underwent surgery, including neck dissection, with and without radiation therapy at least 1 year before the study were asked to participate. We assessed neck pain, loss of sensation, range of motion of the cervical spine, and shoulder pain. RESULTS: Of the 220 patients who were invited, 153 (70%) participated in the study. Neck pain was present in 33% of the patients (n = 51), and shoulder pain was present in 37% of the patients (n = 57). Neuropathic pain of the neck was present in 32% (n = 49); myofascial pain, in 46% (n = 70); and joint pain, in 24% (n = 37). Loss of sensation of the neck was present in 65% (n = 99) and was related to type of neck dissection and radiation therapy. Range of motion of the neck was significantly decreased because of the neck dissection and/or radiation therapy in lateral flexion away from the operated side. CONCLUSIONS: The occurrences of morbidity of the neck after cancer therapy were considerable and consisted of neck pain, loss of sensation, and decreased range of motion.     

Feasibility of supraomohyoid neck dissection in N1 and N2a oral cancer patients

BACKGROUND: The use of selective neck dissection in a positive neck is still controversial. The object of this study was to ascertain the possibility of doing this procedure in oral cavity carcinoma with a single clinically metastatic lymph node smaller than 6 cm (N1 and N2a). PATIENTS AND METHODS: From 1970 to 1994, we analyzed 164 oral cavity cancer patients with clinically N1 or N2a stage cancer submitted to radical neck dissection. RESULTS: The histologic findings did not confirm a metastatic lymph node in 69 (42.1%) cases (pN0) and showed multiple lymph nodes in 19 (11.6%) cases. Moreover, just one patient (0.6%) had a metastatic lymph node at level IV (one case with multiple lymph nodes) and none at level V. CONCLUSIONS: Because we did not find a single metastatic lymph node at levels IV and V and there was a high incidence of pN0 (57.4%) in patients with clinical N1 stage at level I, these patients could be candidates for a supraomohyoid neck dissection (extended or not to level IV) instead of radical neck dissection.     

Pilonidal sinus on the neck

A recurrent nuchal abscess was treated in a 21-year-old obese young man with a total excision of the lesion. In the histopathological findings, many similarities were found between this lesion and pilonidal sinus. We discuss the pathogenesis of this lesion, as well as our belief that this case was a rare example of pilonidal sinus on the neck.     

A Prospective Double-blind,Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of a Novel Combination of Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Antioxidant Cream for Rejuvenation of the Aging Neck

BACKGROUND: The neck is one of the most common areas affected by the aging process. A novel two product combination system composed of a serum and cream with hyaluronic acid and multiple strong antioxidants were investigated to determine their efficacy and safety in neck rejuvenation. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was to assess the efficacy and safety of a novel serum containing fractionated hyaluronic acid, peptides, and antioxidants for photodamage of the neck. METHODS: This was an institutional review board (IRB)-approved, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 31 healthy subjects with moderate-to-severe neck wrinkling corresponding to at least a Grade 2 in wrinkles and score of 4 in elastosis on the Fitzpatrick-Goldman Wrinkle Scale. Twenty subjects were randomized to receive the active cream and serum system, while 11 subjects were randomized to receive the vehicles alone in serum and cream format for a course of two months. RESULTS: Both active and placebo cream and serum showed improvement of wrinkles, laxity, pigmentation, erythema, dryness, and texture of the skin, and high patient satisfaction scores. Histology of one of the active serums and cream samples revealed improvement in the quality of papillary dermal collagen and increase in the number of elastic fibers in the upper dermis after treatment. CONCLUSION: Our prospective, randomized controlled trial showed that the novel serum and cream showed improvement in skin aging on the neck, was well-tolerated by patients, and had a high degree of patient satisfaction.     

机器人导航下股骨颈动力交叉钉系统治疗股骨颈骨折的疗效分析

目的 探讨机器人导航下股骨颈动力交叉钉系统（femoral neck system,FNS）治疗股骨颈骨折的临床疗效。方法 回顾性分析2019年11月至2021年8月我院采用FNS治疗股骨颈骨折的57例病人的临床资料,其中27例行机器人导航下FNS治疗（机器人组）,30例采用常规人工FNS治疗（人工组）,比较两组病人的手术时间、术中出血量、术中透视次数、术后髋关节Harris评分、骨折愈合时间及术后并发症发生率等指标。结果 机器人组的手术时间为（81.0±9.2） min,少于人工组（86.7±12.0） min,但差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。机器人组的术中出血量和透视次数分别为（25.5±7.5） mL、（16.4±2.8）次,均少于人工组的（37.3±11.3） mL、（20.1±3.0）次,差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。机器人组一次性置钉成功率为100%,人工组为56.7%,差异有统计学意义（χ²=15.157,P＜0.001）。两组术后并发症发生率、骨折愈合时间及术后髋关节Harris评分比较,差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。结论 机器人导航下FNS手术治疗股骨颈骨折是一种精准、微创、安全有效的方法。     

Gastric choristoma of the midline neck in a newborn: a case report and review of the literature

The current report describes a 3-week-old boy presenting with a gastric choristoma of the anterior compartment of the neck. Initial examination at birth found 3 masses in the anterior region of the neck. The only remarkable symptom consisted of episodes of cyanosis induced by neck flexion. The neck mass was removed after computed tomography scan assessment. Pathology finding showed the diagnosis of gastric choristoma. Cervical location of a gastric choristoma in children is rare. Its presentation as a clinically palpable anterior compartment cervical mass at birth even more rare.     

Investigation and management of the neck lump

A neck lump is a common presenting sign in both the paediatric and adult population and may represent a broad range of benign or malignant diagnoses. The appropriate initial assessment, investigation and management is key to delivering appropriate treatments and to avoid missing potentially serious diagnoses. There is a range of imaging modalities available to the treating clinician and huge variability in the appropriate surgical or non-surgical management of disease. In this review, we discuss the approach to the assessment of patients with a neck lump, including the history and examinations which should take place. We discuss the imaging modalities that are most appropriate for each condition and the range of management options available. Both common and rarer diagnoses are discussed through the course of the review.     

经尿道绿激光膀胱颈汽化术治疗女性原发性膀胱颈梗阻的临床研究

目的评估采用经尿道绿激光膀胱颈汽化术治疗女性原发性膀胱颈梗阻(primary bladder neck obstruction,PBNO)的可行性及临床疗效。方法回顾性分析山东大学附属省立医院泌尿微创中心自2012年1月至2015年1月收治的55例女性原发性膀胱颈梗阻患者,采用经尿道绿激光膀胱颈汽化术进行治疗,记录并分析这些患者的术中、术后各项指标,评估手术治疗的效果。结果 55例患者手术均获成功,术中无明显出血,平均手术时间22分钟(15~30分钟),术后最大尿流率(maximum uroflow rate,Q_(max))(21.3±5.16)ml/s(14.7~26.9ml/s),排尿后平均膀胱残余尿量(postvoid residual,PVR)由术前(112.4±87.3)ml减少至(24.3±15.4)ml,术后最大尿流率时达到的逼尿肌压由术前的(67.22±12.33)cmH_2O减至(21.07±7.52)cmH_2O。55例患者的排尿功能均得到明显改善,无术中、术后严重并发症出现。结论对女性原发性膀胱颈梗阻患者采用经尿道绿激光膀胱颈汽化术是一种易于操作、创伤小、疗效好、并发症少的手术方法,值得推广。     

Investigation and management of the neck lump

A neck lump is a common presenting sign in both the paediatric and adult population and may represent a broad range of benign or malignant diagnoses. The appropriate initial assessment, investigation and management is key to delivering appropriate treatments and to avoid missing potentially serious diagnoses. There is a range of imaging modalities available to the treating clinician and huge variability in the appropriate surgical or non-surgical management of disease. In this article we discuss the approach to the assessment of patients with a neck lump, including the history and examinations which should take place. We discuss the imaging modalities which are most appropriate for each condition and the range of management options available. Both common and rarer diagnoses are discussed through the course of the review.