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  • 1Physiology Department, Medical University of Lublin, Poland. tmalecka@gmail.com

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Background:

  • Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measures tissue electrical properties.
  • Direct bioimpedance measures like resistance, reactance, and phase angle (PA) detect physiological changes.
  • Vector analysis of BIA data provides insights into soft tissue composition.

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  • To evaluate soft tissue hydration and mass in head and neck cancer (H&NC) patients using bioelectric impedance vector analysis (BIVA).
  • To compare BIVA patterns between H&NC patients and healthy controls.
  • To explore the potential of BIVA for guiding therapy and reducing complications.

Main Methods:

  • Whole-body BIA measurements were performed using ImpediMed devices.
  • 56 adult, white, male subjects (28 H&NC patients, 28 controls) were included.

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  • Vector plots analyzed height, normalized resistance, and reactance measurements.

    • Main Results:

    • H&NC patients exhibited increased normalized resistance and reduced reactance compared to controls (P<0.05).
    • These findings indicate decreased ionic conduction (dehydration) and loss of dielectric mass in H&NC patients.
    • Vector displacement trajectory may offer feedback for therapy planning.

    Conclusions:

    • BIVA effectively detects dehydration and soft tissue mass loss in H&NC patients.
    • Monitoring vector changes can inform personalized therapy strategies.
    • BIVA may help mitigate post-operational complications in H&NC management.