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Integrated treatment in locally advanced carcinoma of the oropharynx
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Predabissi Hospital, Melegnano, Milan, Italy.
Background And Objectives:
Oropharyngeal carcinoma tends to be aggressive and deeply infiltrative of nearby sites, with an high incidence of lymph node metastases. The last treatment decision generally depends on the stage of the lesion and the patient's general status. Oropharyngeal tumor is generally treated by integrated treatments.
Methods:
We retrospectively studied 115 patients with locally advanced oropharyngeal tumors treated in our institution with combined therapies compare the results in two different groups of patients (surgery plus radiotherapy and chemotherapy plus radiotherapy).
Results:
The 3-year overall survival rate in patients who underwent surgery plus radiotherapy was 82% and in those who underwent chemotherapy plus radiotherapy was 49%.
Conclusion:
The results suggest that surgery followed by radiotherapy seems to be the best treatment in the case of locally advanced oropharyngeal tumor.
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