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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dec 2013Multidisciplinary treatment guidelines for Dupuytren disease can aid in optimizing the quality of care for patients with this disorder. Therefore, this study aimed to...
Dupuytren disease: European hand surgeons, hand therapists, and physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians agree on a multidisciplinary treatment guideline: results from the HANDGUIDE study.
BACKGROUND
Multidisciplinary treatment guidelines for Dupuytren disease can aid in optimizing the quality of care for patients with this disorder. Therefore, this study aimed to achieve consensus on a multidisciplinary treatment guideline for Dupuytren disease.
METHODS
A European Delphi consensus strategy was initiated. A systematic review reporting on the effectiveness of interventions was conducted and used as an evidence-based starting point for this study. In total, 39 experts (hand surgeons, hand therapists, and physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians) participated in the Delphi consensus strategy. Each Delphi round consisted of a questionnaire, an analysis, and a feedback report.
RESULTS
After four Delphi rounds, consensus was achieved on the description, symptoms, and diagnosis of Dupuytren disease. No nonsurgical interventions were included in the guideline. Needle and open fasciotomy, and a limited fasciectomy and dermofasciectomy, were seen as suitable surgical techniques for Dupuytren disease. Factors relevant for choosing one of these surgical techniques were identified and divided into patient-related (age, comorbidity), disease-related (palpable cord, previous surgery in the same area, skin involvement, time of recovery, recurrences), and surgeon-related (years of experience) factors. Associations of these factors with the choice of a specific surgical technique were reported in the guideline. Postsurgical rehabilitation should always include instructions and exercise therapy; postsurgical splinting should be performed on indication. Relevant details for the use of surgical and postsurgical interventions were described.
CONCLUSION
This treatment guideline is likely to promote further discussion on related clinical and scientific issues and may therefore contribute to better treatment of patients with Dupuytren disease.
Topics: Delphi Technique; Dupuytren Contracture; Europe; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Patient Care Team; Physical Therapists; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Specialties, Surgical
PubMed: 24281643
DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000434410.40217.23 -
Clinical Medicine (London, England) Nov 2020
The importance of early completion of cardiac investigations after ischaemic stroke: a case and systematic review of reperfusion therapy in stroke due to cardiac fibroelastoma.
Topics: Brain Ischemia; Fibroma; Humans; Ischemic Stroke; Reperfusion; Stroke
PubMed: 33199328
DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0763 -
Journal of Hand Therapy : Official... 2022Functional impairments related to Dupuytren's disease (DD) can be assessed using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). A systematic review was published in 2013 on...
BACKGROUND
Functional impairments related to Dupuytren's disease (DD) can be assessed using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). A systematic review was published in 2013 on outcome measures for assessing treatment in individuals with DD; however, several articles have since been published on this matter.
PURPOSE
To conduct a systematic review to analyze the quality and content of the evidence on the psychometric properties of PROMs used in individuals with DD.
STUDY DESIGN
Systematic review.
METHODS
CINAHL, EBM reviews, Embase, Medline, and Web of Science were searched to identify studies evaluating the psychometric properties of PROMs used with individuals with DD. All studies retained were appraised by two independent assessors using two validated critical appraisal tools.
RESULTS
Fifteen articles on the psychometric properties of 10 PROMs were included. Construct validity and responsiveness were the most studied. Eighty percent of the studies were of good to very good methodological quality according to MacDermid's Critical appraisal checklist for psychometric articles, whereas 67% of the studies comported risks of bias according to the COSMIN checklist. Of the 10 PROMs, three were specifically developed for DD but remain mostly under-studied for their psychometric properties (≤ 2 studies for the SDSS and DIF-CHUM). The QuickDASH, MHQ, BriefMHQ, and URAM present moderate to good convergent validity. Test-retest reliability was found to be good for the MHQ, briefMHQ, URAM, SDSS, SF-36, and the multi-attribute of the HUI-3. The MHQ and BriefMHQ are highly responsive.
CONCLUSION
There is a need for more psychometric studies on the PROMs used with individuals with DD. However, to date, the results included in this systematic review support that the MHQ and briefMHQ are the PROMs with the most acceptable psychometric properties.
Topics: Humans; Dupuytren Contracture; Reproducibility of Results; Outcome Assessment, Health Care; Psychometrics; Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Quality of Life
PubMed: 34334275
DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2021.04.010 -
Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology Apr 2020The treatment modality for desmoid-type fibromatosis has shifted from surgery to conservative treatment. This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy of low-dose...
OBJECTIVE
The treatment modality for desmoid-type fibromatosis has shifted from surgery to conservative treatment. This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy of low-dose chemotherapy with methotrexate and vinblastine for patients with extra-abdominal desmoid-type fibromatosis.
METHODS
We searched the pertinent literature from January 1990 to August 2017. Two reviewers evaluated and screened the literature independently for eligibility and extracted data. We evaluated the quality of body of evidence and made a recommendation according to the Grading of Recommendations Development and Evaluation methodology.
RESULTS
The search yielded 40 studies, 9 of which were included after the first and second screenings. There were three prospective case series but no randomized controlled trials among the nine studies. There was no case-control report (vs. no treatment). According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors criteria, the mean response rate (complete remission or partial response) was 36% (11-57%). Including stable disease, namely, clinical benefit was consistently as high as 85% (69-100%). Mean adverse event rate of G3 or G4 according to CTCAE was 31%. One study reported improvement of pain (87.5%) because of this chemotherapy.
CONCLUSION
The efficacy of this chemotherapy was convincing. However, the overall evidence was weak, and this chemotherapy is not covered by insurance in Japan; we only weakly recommend low-dose chemotherapy with methotrexate and vinblastine in patients with extra-abdominal desmoid-type fibromatosis.
Topics: Abdomen; Adult; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Case-Control Studies; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Fibromatosis, Aggressive; Humans; Male; Methotrexate; Prospective Studies; Remission Induction; Treatment Outcome; Vinblastine
PubMed: 31845730
DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyz204 -
Foot & Ankle Specialist Apr 2024The aim was to assess the recurrence rate and clinical outcome after wide resection for plantar fibromatosis.
BACKGROUND
The aim was to assess the recurrence rate and clinical outcome after wide resection for plantar fibromatosis.
METHODS
A total of 12 patients, 2 to 13 years after wide resection, were assessed for local and magnetic resonance imaging tomographic signs of recurrence at the clinical follow-up. In addition, a systematic review of the literature was conducted.
RESULTS
After 7.8 years (2-13), 2 patients (17%) suffered a recurrence. At the last follow-up, median Foot Functional Index was 1 (0-66) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score was 95 (44-100). Six studies with 109 feet (92 patients) were included in the systematic review. The recurrence rate depends on the width of the resection: 67% after local resection, 42% after wide resection, and 27% after fasciectomy.
CONCLUSION
In patients with symptomatic plantar fibromatosis, we recommend a wide resection or fasciectomy over a local resection because of the inferior recurrence rate.
LEVELS OF EVIDENCE
Level IV: Retrospective case series.
Topics: Humans; Fibromatosis, Plantar; Female; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Adult; Male; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 34369197
DOI: 10.1177/19386400211032099 -
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders May 2019As treatment of Dupuytren disease (DD) is expected to shift towards prevention of progression, the use of imaging in patients with DD becomes more important. In this...
BACKGROUND
As treatment of Dupuytren disease (DD) is expected to shift towards prevention of progression, the use of imaging in patients with DD becomes more important. In this systematic review an overview is given of the different methods for and applications of imaging for DD that have been described.
METHODS
The MEDLINE and EMBASE databases were searched for articles reporting the use of imaging in patients with DD, published before May 17, 2018. Studies were systematically examined in two rounds by two observers according to the PRISMA systematic. All studies containing original data on imaging for DD were considered for inclusion.
RESULTS
Three hundred and seven unique studies were identified, of which 23 were included in the study. Only studies on the use of ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were identified. Broadly, articles could be divided into 5 categories. Seven studies were found on diagnosis, two on measurement of disease extent, four on measurement of disease activity, seven on guidance of minimally invasive procedures and five studies on evaluation of treatment. According to the Oxford CEBM, the levels of evidence were low, ranging from level 3 to 5.
CONCLUSIONS
A variety of applications for US and MRI for patients with DD has been described. Based on the results of this review, the largest value for imaging lies in the measurement of disease activity and the follow-up of treatment of patients with early stage disease. Unfortunately, the overall level of evidence of the available literature was low. Future research is necessary to define the exact value of US and MRI in the management of patients with DD.
Topics: Disease Progression; Dupuytren Contracture; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Ultrasonography
PubMed: 31101038
DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2606-0 -
Anales de Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain :... Aug 2006Neonatal tumors, which represent only 1.5-2% of all pediatric tumors, have distinctive features. Their incidence is imprecise, as selection criteria vary and there are... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Neonatal tumors, which represent only 1.5-2% of all pediatric tumors, have distinctive features. Their incidence is imprecise, as selection criteria vary and there are few published studies.
OBJECTIVE
To analyze and disseminate findings on the histological, clinical, therapeutic and follow-up characteristics of neonatal tumors.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
We performed a retrospective study of the clinical records of patients diagnosed with neonatal tumors in La Fe University Children's Hospital in Valencia (Spain) between January 1990 and December 1999. Hamartomas, flat and cavernous cutaneous hemangiomas, nevi, lipomas, subcutaneous fibroma, lymphangiomas, and epidermal cysts were excluded. A systematic review of the literature published in the previous 25 years was performed using Medline, Cancerlit, Index Citation Science, and Embase. The search profile combined neonatal or congenital and tumor or cancer or neoplasm. The most interesting studies, as well as the most relevant references contained in these studies and published before the search period, were selected.
RESULTS
The clinical records of 72 patients with neonatal tumors (40 boys and 32 girls), representing 2.8% of all pediatric tumors, were reviewed. The most frequent tumors were hemangiomas (20.8%, 15 patients), neuroblastomas (16.7%, 12 patients), teratomas (12.5 %, 9 patients), and soft tissue tumors (9.7 %, 7 patients). Eighty-six percent of the patients were symptomatic during the first week of life. Although diagnosis was prenatal in 22.2 % of the patients, the most frequent findings on physical examination were identification of a mass or cutaneous lesion in 24 patients (33.3%) and an abdominal mass or hepatomegaly in 13 patients (18%). An associated disease, malformation or syndrome was found in 15 patients (20.8 %). Treatment included surgery (50% of patients) and drugs as monotherapy or coadjuvant therapy (13.9%). Thirteen patients received irradiation after the neonatal period. Spontaneous complete remission took place in six patients. Twenty patients died (27.8%). Mortality was highest in patients with central nervous system tumors or leukemias (83.3% and 75 % respectively). By contrast, none of the patients with hemangiomas or teratomas died. Mortality was low in patients with neuroblastoma (8.3%). At the time of the study, survival was 73 %, with a median follow-up of 8 years.
CONCLUSIONS
Due to their biological features, neonatal tumors represent a distinctive subgroup in pediatric oncohematology. The concept of neonatal tumor should be unified to allow the results of different research groups to be analyzed and compared. Despite the methodological limitations found, the clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up characteristics of our patients are similar to those of other published series. The differences found could be explained by the diverse selection criteria employed.
Topics: Female; Hospitals, Pediatric; Hospitals, University; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Male; Neoplasms; Retrospective Studies; Spain
PubMed: 16948973
DOI: 10.1157/13091478 -
Colorectal Disease : the Official... Dec 2011The treatment of desmoid tumours (DTs) is controversial. Anti-oestrogen therapy has frequently been used, but clear information of its efficacy is lacking. In this... (Review)
Review
AIM
The treatment of desmoid tumours (DTs) is controversial. Anti-oestrogen therapy has frequently been used, but clear information of its efficacy is lacking. In this systematic review we have undertaken a comprehensive analysis to assess the effectiveness of anti-oestrogen therapy in terms of ability to induce partial or complete regression of DTs.
METHOD
A systematic review of articles published in English between January 1983 and December 2009 was carried out according to the RECIST criteria. A literature search was performed on electronic databases including: United States National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE-PubMed), Excerpta Medica (EMBASE), Cochrane Library and Google search engine. Two-hundred articles dealing with DTs were identified but only fourty-one were were selected as appropriate for the study. The chi-square test was used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS
Data on 168 DTs treated with anti-oestrogen agents, alone or in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, were identified with an overall response rate of 51%. There was no difference in response according to the type of DTs or between different anti-oestrogen therapies. Combination with anti-inflammatory drugs did not improve the outcome. Toremifene was sometimes effective in cases resistant to tamoxifen. Response did not seem to be related to oestrogen receptor status.
CONCLUSIONS
Despite potential inaccuracies in the methodology, the results of the review indicate that anti-oestrogen therapy produces some effect in about one half of patients with DTs. Its indication compared with other treatments is discussed.
Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Drug Therapy, Combination; Estrogen Antagonists; Fibromatosis, Aggressive; Humans; Tamoxifen; Toremifene
PubMed: 21831172
DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2011.02758.x -
Hand Surgery & Rehabilitation Oct 2017The objective of this study was to review the incidence of complications associated with different treatment options for patients with Dupuytren's disease. In a...
The objective of this study was to review the incidence of complications associated with different treatment options for patients with Dupuytren's disease. In a systematic literature review, the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane and Scopus databases were searched for clinical studies reporting complications after collagenase treatment, percutaneous needle fasciotomy (PNF), fasciectomy and dermofasciectomy. The incidence of complications was extracted from each study and stratified by procedure. From a total of 2251 references, 113 studies were analyzed and included with complication incidences varying from 0% to 100%. The highest number of nerve and vessel lesions were reported after fasciectomy, whereas the highest rate of edema was after collagenase injection. Accidental skin tears were mostly associated with collagenase and PNF treatment. Pooled complication incidences were 17.4% (95% CI: 11.7-23.1) for fasciectomy, 78.0% (95% CI: 59.6-96.4) for collagenase treatment, 18.9% (95% CI: -5.5-43.3) for PNF and 11.6% (95% CI: 0.0-23.2) for dermofasciectomy. Due to inconsistencies in reporting complications as well as the lack of a standardized definition, the literature does not provide evidence in favor of a specific procedure for Dupuytren's disease. A standardized definition of complications is required to improve the comparability of published results.
Topics: Dupuytren Contracture; Fasciotomy; Humans; Microbial Collagenase; Needles; Orthopedic Procedures; Surgical Flaps
PubMed: 28917432
DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2017.07.002 -
Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine :... Jul 2019The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature concerning all documented cases of malignant transformation of craniomaxillofacial...
The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature concerning all documented cases of malignant transformation of craniomaxillofacial fibro-osseous lesions (FOLs). Three electronic databases were searched. Data were evaluated descriptively. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were constructed and compared using the log-rank test. A critical appraisal of included articles was performed through the Joanna Briggs Institute tool. A total of 19 studies including 27 patients were selected for data extraction. Twenty-six cases were initially diagnosed as fibrous dysplasia and one as ossifying fibroma. The mean age at the time of malignant transformation was 38.11 years, and the average time from initial diagnosis to malignant transformation was 18.2 years. The male:female ratio was 1:1.2, and the maxilla:mandible ratio was 1.5:1. The histological type of the malignant tumor was predominantly osteosarcoma. Follow-up was available for 21 patients. The 3-year overall survival rate was 51%. Mandible tumors and diagnoses other than osteosarcoma tended to have poor survival rates, but no significant difference was identified. We concluded that between all FOLs, only fibrous dysplasia seems to have a considerable increased risk of malignant transformation. Thus, a regular and long follow-up period is advised.
Topics: Fibroma, Ossifying; Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone; Humans; Mandibular Neoplasms; Osteosarcoma; Survival Rate
PubMed: 31062892
DOI: 10.1111/jop.12867