{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Intralesional Bevacizumab as Adjuvant Therapy for Juvenile Onset Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: A Systematic Review.
{Author}: Guragain R;Gyawali BR;
{Journal}: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
{Volume}: 75
{Issue}: 2
{Year}: 2023 Jun
暂无{DOI}: 10.1007/s12070-022-03204-z
{Abstract}: Background: Respiratory papillomatosis is one of the common benign lesions of the airway that is often difficult to treat and carries significant morbidity. Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that acts upon vascular endothelial growth factor receptor and is known to have an effect in respiratory papillomatosis. This study aims to systematically review the literature on efficacy of intralesional Bevacizumab in juvenile onset respiratory papillomatosis. Materials and methods. A systematic search of literature in various databases was conducted. The search was restricted to the English language, however, no restrictions were made regarding the date of publication keeping December 31st, 2020 as the last date of publication. We strictly complied with the PRISMA guidelines. Results. Of 145 articles analyzed, only 3 were selected as eligible and a total of twenty-one cases were evaluated. There was improvement in anatomic Derkay score after initiating intralesional Bevacizumb with reduction in the number of surgeries. Where reported, voice related functional outcomes also were also improved. No adverse effect related to the drug was reported. Conclusion: Intralesional Bevacizumab can be a promising efficacious, and safe adjuvant in the management of JORRP. Well-designed studies are further required in the future to prove its efficacy and safety over other adjuvants available.