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12383306

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-10-17
pubmed:abstractText
Preserving the accessory nerve results in a better outcome of the shoulder function after neck dissection. However, little is known about the impact of preserving a cervical contribution to the accessory nerve. This study describes the shoulder function after different types of neck dissections, with the emphasis on the significance of the cervical contribution to the accessory nerve. Fifty-nine patients who underwent neck dissections of various types were included. Thirty-eight patients underwent unilateral radical or modified radical neck dissections, and 21 patients underwent bilateral neck dissections. All the patients were assessed subjectively and objectively, using a questionnaire and an inclinometer. Radical neck dissections inflicted significantly more morbidity than modified radical neck dissections. Preserving a cervical contribution to the accessory nerve did not decrease pain complaints or functional impairment. However, there might be some improvement in range of motion, especially exorotation and anteflexion. Preserving the accessory nerve has a positive influence on shoulder function and complaints. Preserving a cervical contribution does not decrease morbidity significantly.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0307-7772
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
27
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
403-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-5-2
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Shoulder function and patient well-being after various types of neck dissections.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Vrije Universiteit Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article