Abstract Rehabilitation of speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing impairments due to brain cancer is facilitated by the speech-language pathologist in a variety of rehabilitative settings. Initial and ongoing assessment through…
Abstract Intracranial lesions pose a complex dynamic for patients, physicians, and families in terms of treatment, management, and lifetime care. The lesions can be benign and nonoperative to malignant and…
Abstract Persons with cancer of the brain and spinal cord receive rehabilitative care in a variety of settings. These often include hospitals, postacute care facilities such as acute inpatient rehabilitation…
Abstract This chapter focuses on cognitive deficits in patients with brain tumors including gliomas, meningiomas, and brain metastasis, as well as their assessment and treatment. Neuropsychologic deficits have been found…
Abstract As the field of cancer rehabilitation grows, the need for skilled management of patients with brain tumors is needed. New chemotherapeutic agents, new surgical techniques, and updated protocols for…
Abstract Owing to improved treatment and survival of persons with brain and spinal cord tumors, the rehabilitation community has demonstrated an increasing interest in inpatient rehabilitation outcomes in this population….
Abstract Patients with brain and spinal cord malignancies may incur disability due to the effects of tumor or cancer-related treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. It is essential for physiatrists…
Neck, Axillary, Ilioinguinal, and Other Lymph Node Dissections NECK LYMPH NODE DISSECTION CRITICAL ELEMENTS Boundaries of an Oncologically Appropriate Neck Dissection Superficial or Total Parotidectomy Removal of a Sufficient Number…
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy CRITICAL ELEMENTS Dynamic Lymphoscintigraphy to Identify the Sentinel Lymph Node-Containing Nodal Basin Placement of the Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Incision Identification and Removal of One or…
Esophagectomy CRITICAL ELEMENTS Resection of the Primary Tumor to Negative Margins Lymph Node Dissection Gastrointestinal Reconstruction Construction of Gastric Conduit Performance of a Gastric-Emptying Procedure Alternate Conduits Cervical Versus Intrathoracic…
