Impact of BMI on Complications and Satisfaction in Patients With Papillary Thyroid Cancer and Lateral Neck Metastasis.

Background: This study investigates the effect of body mass index (BMI) on complications and satisfaction in patients who underwent thyroidectomy and lateral neck dissection.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 386 patients with papillary thyroid cancer who underwent total thyroidectomy and lateral neck dissection between January 2013 and December 2016. We compared variables including population characteristics, subjective satisfaction, and complications in nonobese (BMI < 28.

[Stromal cell-derived factor-1 inducing metastasis squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck induced via integrin ανβ3-CXC chemokine receptor 4/7 biological axis].

Objective: To observe the influence of LM609/AMD3100/CCX754 on chemotactic capability, cytoskeleton, and expression of integrin ανβ3 protein of squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck (SCCHN) cell line PCI-13 induced by stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) in vitro.

Methods: Migration assays, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence were used to observe the effects of SDF-1, LM609, AMD3100 and CCX754 on the migration, cytoskeleton and the expression of integrin ανβ3 protein in PCI-13 cell lines.

Results: SDF-1 favored PCI-13 cell migration, pseudopod formation, and activities of integrin ανβ3 phosphorylation.

Long-term quality of life in survivors of head and neck cancer who have had defects reconstructed with radial forearm free flaps.

The purpose of our study was to investigate (by postal questionnaire) the long-term quality of life (QoL) in Chinese patients who have had resections of head and neck cancer and immediate reconstruction by radial forearm free flaps. We performed a retrospective questionnaire survey and case series in the Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhengzhou University. The subjects were consecutive patients treated for head and neck cancers during a 13-year period.

[Diagnosis and surgical treatment of parathyroid neoplasms].

Objective: To explore the clinical features, diagnosis and surgical treatment of parathyroid neoplasms.

Methods: From January 2003 to December 2011, a total of 51 patients were recruited. Their clinical data, presentations, examinations and surgical approaches were analyzed retrospectively.

Intra- and postoperative complications in 137 cases of giant thyroid gland tumor.

The intra- and postoperative complications resulting from surgery for giant thyroid gland tumors (diameter greater than 10 cm) present serious challenges to patient recovery. Although there are a number of methods, all have limitations. In this study, we present our experience with several complications of surgical treatment of giant thyroid gland tumors to increase the awareness and aid the prevention of these complications.

[Experience of surgical treatment for cervical esophageal carcinoma].

Objective: To summarize the experience of surgical treatment for cervical esophageal carcinoma.

Methods: Clinical and follow-up data of 82 patients with cervical esophageal carcinoma undergone surgical treatment in Henan Provincial Cancer Hospital from Dec. 1993 to Dec.

[Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of head and neck: clinical analysis of 21 cases].

Background & Objective: Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a type of pleomorphic neoplastic diseases with complex pathological structure. Its histological origin is uncertain. It was often classified as other carcinoma.