Complicaciones respiratorias en pacientes intervenidos por cáncer de cavidad oral, faringe y laringe en La Rioja
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description: Introduction Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In recent years, survival rates for cancer have increased; however, this is not the case for head and neck cancers (HNC). HNC is the seventh most common cancer globally, and its incidence is estimated to increase by 30% annually until 2030. It encompasses a heterogeneous group of tumors, and this thesis focuses on tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx, as sinonasal and nasopharyngeal tumors have different epidemiological, pathological, and therapeutic characteristics. Recently, a decrease in laryngeal cancers and an increase in oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers have been observed, the latter related to human papillomavirus (HPV). The incidence of head and neck cancer (HNC) is directly related to tobacco and alcohol consumption, which explains why patients with HNC often present with comorbidities, notably chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Several authors have shown that the presence of COPD increases the incidence of respiratory complications. The relationship between HNC, smoking, and COPD should be studied in detail to identify actions that reduce their prevalence and the complications arising from their treatment. Objectives - To describe the respiratory complications that occur after surgical intervention in these patients. - To analyze the factors associated with the appearance of respiratory complications in the postoperative period of patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer. - To characterize the tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx diagnosed in patients from La Rioja. - To analyze the clinical and demographic characteristics of the subgroup of patients who developed respiratory complications. - To identify the occurrence of second primary tumors and/or pulmonary metastases in these patients. Methodology A descriptive, observational, and retrospective study was conducted, including patients treated for oral cavity, pharyngeal,…
abstract: Introduction Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In recent years, survival rates for cancer have increased; however, this is not the case for head and neck cancers (HNC). HNC is the seventh most common cancer globally, and its incidence is estimated to increase by 30% annually until 2030. It encompasses a heterogeneous group of tumors, and this thesis focuses on tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx, as sinonasal and nasopharyngeal tumors have different epidemiological, pathological, and therapeutic characteristics. Recently, a decrease in laryngeal cancers and an increase in oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers have been observed, the latter related to human papillomavirus (HPV). The incidence of head and neck cancer (HNC) is directly related to tobacco and alcohol consumption, which explains why patients with HNC often present with comorbidities, notably chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Several authors have shown that the presence of COPD increases the incidence of respiratory complications. The relationship between HNC, smoking, and COPD should be studied in detail to identify actions that reduce their prevalence and the complications arising from their treatment. Objectives - To describe the respiratory complications that occur after surgical intervention in these patients. - To analyze the factors associated with the appearance of respiratory complications in the postoperative period of patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer. - To characterize the tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx diagnosed in patients from La Rioja. - To analyze the clinical and demographic characteristics of the subgroup of patients who developed respiratory complications. - To identify the occurrence of second primary tumors and/or pulmonary metastases in these patients. Methodology A descriptive, observational, and retrospective study was conducted, including patients treated for oral cavity, pharyngeal,…
author: Zabaleta López, Marta
language: spa
date published: 2025
date modified: 2026-07-24T06:27:11Z
provider: Dialnet
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
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source organization: Universidad de La Rioja (España)