Pathways Winter 2022-23 Volume 12 Issue 1 REFERENCES
Integrative Lymphedema Treatment Combining Ayurveda, Yoga and Compression Therapy By S R Narahari References 1. Gibson L, Moffatt CJ, Narahari SR, Kabiri L, Ikhile D, Nchafack A, et al. Global Knowledge Gaps in Equitable Delivery of Chronic Edema Care: A Political Economy Case Study Analysis. Lymphat Res Biol. 2021;19(5):447-59. 2. Narahari SR, Ryan TJ, Bose KS, Prasanna KS, Aggithaya GM. Integrating modern dermatology and Ayurveda in the treatment of vitiligo and lymphedema in India. Int J Dermatol. 2011;50(3):310-34 3. Narahari S, Aggithaya MG, Ryan TJ. Research-based applied psychophysiology: Yoga as a therapy for lymphedema. In: Research-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga. IGI Global; 2018. p. 241–62. 4. Moffatt CJ. Compression therapy in practice. 10th ed. Aberdeen, Scotland: Wounds UK; 2007. 5. Vaqas B, Ryan TJ. Lymphoedema: Pathophysiology and management in resource-poor settings relevance for lymphatic filariasis control programmes. Filaria J. 2003;2(1):4. 6. Narahari SR, Aggithaya MG, Moffatt C, Ryan TJ, Keeley V, Vijaya B, et al. Future research priorities for morbidity control of lymphedema. Indian J Dermatol. 2017;62(1):33–40. 7. Narahari SR, Bose KS, Aggithaya MG, Swamy GK, Ryan TJ, Unnikrishnan B, et al. Community level morbidity control of lymphoedema using self care and integrative treatment in two lymphatic filariasis endemic districts of South India: a non randomized interventional study. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2013;107(9):566–77. 8. Narahari SR, Ryan TJ. Morbidity management and disability prevention: An agenda for developing nations initiated in India. Lymphology. 2020;53(4):157-161. 9. Thomas C, Narahari SR, Bose KS, Vivekananda K, Nwe S, West DP, et al. Comparison of three quality of life instruments in lymphatic filariasis: DLQI, WHODAS 2.0, and LFSQQ. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2014;8(2):e2716.
Treatment of head and neck lymphedema Improving patient quality of life By Marize Ibrahim References 1. Smith, B. G., & Lewin, J. S. (2010). The role of lymphedema management in head and neck cancer. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 18(3), 153.Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee in collaboration with the Canadian Cancer Society, S.C.a.t.P.H.A.o.C. Canadian Cancer Statistics 2021. Toronto, ON: Canadian Cancer Society (2021). 2. DiSipio, T., Rye, S., Newman, B., & Hayes, S. (2013). Incidence of unilateral arm lymphoedema after breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The lancet oncology, 14(6), 500-515. 3. Shah C, Vicini FA. Breast cancer-related arm lymphedema: Incidence rates, diagnostic techniques, optimal management and risk reduction strategies. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2011;81:907-14. 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.05.043 4. Shaitelman, S. F., Cromwell, K. D., Rasmussen, J. C., Stout, N. L., Armer, J. M., Lasinski, B. B., & Cormier, J. N. (2015). Recent progress in the treatment and prevention of cancer‐related lymphedema. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians, 65(1), 55-81. 5. Jeans, C., Brown, B., Ward, E. C., Vertigan, A. E., Pigott, A. E., Nixon, J. L., & Wratten, C. (2020). Comparing the prevalence, location, and severity of head and neck lymphedema after postoperative radiotherapy for oral cavity cancers and definitive chemoradiotherapy for oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal cancers. Head & neck, 42(11), 3364-3374. 6. Deng, J., et al. Prevalence of secondary lymphedema in patients with head and neck cancer. Journal of pain and symptom management 43, 244-252 (2012). 7. Piso, D. U., Eckardt, A., Liebermann, A., Gutenbrunner, C., Schäfer, P., & Gehrke, A. (2001). Early rehabilitation of head-neck edema after curative surgery for orofacial tumors. American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, 80(4), 261-269. 8. Murphy BA, Gilbert J. Dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients treated with radiation: assessment, sequelae, and rehabilitation. Semin Radiat Oncol. 2009;19:35–42. This article suggests the potential impact of HNL on swallowing function and quality of life after radiation treatment to the head and neck. 9. Poulsen MG, Riddle B, Keller J, Porceddu SV, et al. Predictors of acute grade 4 swallowing toxicity in patients with stages III and IV squamous carcinoma of the head and neck treated with radiotherapy alone. Radiother Oncol. 2008;87:253–259. This article suggests the potential effect of HNL on swallowing function and quality of life after radiation treatment to the head and neck. 10. Lewin JS, Hutcheson KA, Smith BG, et al. Early experience with head and neck lymphedema after treatment for head and neck cancer. Poster presentation. Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium; Chandler, AZ. February 2010. 11. Penner JL. Psychosocial care of patients with head and neck cancer. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2009;25:231–241. 12. Penner JL. Psychosocial care of patients with head and neck cancer. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2009;25:231–241. 13. Tschiesner U, Linseisen E, Baumann S, et al. Assessment of functioning in patients with head and neck cancer according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF): a multicenter study. Laryngoscope. 2009;119:915–923. 14. Chaput, G., Ibrahim, M., & Towers, A. (2020). Cancer-related lymphedema: clinical pearls for providers. Current Oncology, 27(6), 336-340.
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Lymphedema: It’s all about the skin An interview with Professor Terence Ryan In discussion with Dr. Anna Towers and Anna Kennedy
Editor’s Note: Interested in learning more about lymphedema heroes? I encourage you to read other pioneers we have featured: • • •
Miles Johnson: Forty years of devoted research by John L. Semple (Pathways Spring 2015) Saskia Thiadens: A tribute to Saskia Thiadens: Honouring an inspirational hero by Bonnie Lasinski (Pathways Summer 2016) IAD: Hard work and Hope - Lymphatic Filariasis Treatment in India by Rosemary Kelly (Pathways Summer 2014)
Prof. Ryan has provided these additional reference articles that readers might be interested in: Narahari, S. R., Ryan, T. J., Aggithaya, M. G., Current Science, 2016, 111(2):278-279, Special Section, Integrative Medicine. Preface; Integrative Medicine for Elephantiasis (Shleepada), https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/111/02/0278.pdf Narahari, S. R., Ryan, T. J., Aggithaya, M. G., Current Science, 2016, 111(2):280-282, Special Section, Integrative Medicine. Expanding the scientific horizon of integrative medicine, https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/111/02/0280.pdf Narahari, S. R., Aggithaya, M. G., Morrow, S. E., Ryan, T. J., Current Science, 2016, 111(2):302-317, Special Section, Integrative Medicine. Developing an integrative medicine patient care protocol from the practice of Ayurvedic Dermatology. https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/111/02/0302.pdf Narahari, S. R., Ryan, T. J., Lymphology, 2020, 53(4):157-161. Editorial: Morbidity management and disability prevention: an agenda for developing nations initiated in India. https://journals.librarypublishing.arizona.edu/lymph/article/id/4668