Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy

Rizwan Masood

Publications

• Research Article
  Safety of Microstimulator During Radiation Therapy - A Preliminary Study on Head and Neck Cancer Patients
  Author(s): Uttam K. Sinha, Brenda Villegas, C. Kuo, Frances J. Richmond, Rizwan Masood, Nora I. Nelson and Gerald E. LoebUttam K. Sinha, Brenda Villegas, C. Kuo, Frances J. Richmond, Rizwan Masood, Nora I. Nelson and Gerald E. Loeb
  
  Objectives: To determine the safety and performance of miniature neuromuscular stimulator called MicroStimulator (MS) during radiation therapy (RT) of head and neck cancer (HNC). Study Design: Pilot study Methods: Four patients who underwent modified radical neck dissection for HNC received MS implants. The implant was placed 2-3 mm above and parallel to the hypoglossal nerve. All patients had tracheotomy and gastric tubes placed during surgery. Stimulation thresholds were obtained in three patients and electrical exercise programs were initiated in two patients. One patient completed the study, started RT and stimulation of the MS 3-4 weeks after surgery. The implant was energized and controlled by a radio frequency magnetic field from an external coil placed near the implant. Patients underwent stimulation of the MS one hour per day using intermittent trains of stimu.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9619.1000197

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