Publications by authors named "Michael Benedict Mejia"
Purpose: Since the last update of GEC-ESTRO (Groupe Européen de Curiethérapie - European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology) recommendations for head and neck (HN) brachytherapy in 2017, advances in understanding and management of HN cancers have influenced brachytherapy. We conducted a scoping review to depict the evolution of HN brachytherapy research and practice, and identify emerging topics since the previously published guidelines.
Material And Methods: Systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, EBSCOhost, Europe PMC, and Google Scholar databases for articles on HN brachytherapy from 2017 onwards; the search was last done on June 29, 2023.
Objective: This study aims to synthesize the current available evidences on the effectiveness of weekly vs triweekly cisplatin concurrent with radiotherapy in the primary and adjuvant treatment of locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of literature were undertaken to assess the effectiveness of weekly vs triweekly schedule in primary and adjuvant treatment for HNSCC with adverse risk features. Search of relevant articles from electronic database from 2000 to March 2016 and appraisal of studies were done.
Background: Current management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) uses radiotherapy (RT) as the curative treatment modality. Radiation delivery techniques for NPC can be achieved using 2D conventional RT or intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).
Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of IMRT versus 2D conventional RT in primary treatment of NPC.