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Radical neck dissection: is it enough?

W B Farrar1, W R Finkelmeier, D P McCabe

  • 1Department of Surgery, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus 43210-1228.

American Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1988
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Radical neck dissection for neck disease showed a 19% recurrence rate. Adjuvant radiotherapy after surgery is recommended to improve survival and reduce recurrence, especially with extranodal disease.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Head and Neck Cancer

Background:

  • Radical neck dissection (RND) is a standard surgical procedure for head and neck cancers.
  • Recurrence rates after RND alone can be significant, impacting patient survival.
  • The role of adjuvant therapy in improving outcomes post-RND requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the recurrence rates and survival outcomes following radical neck dissection.
  • To identify prognostic factors influencing recurrence and survival.
  • To assess the effectiveness of adjuvant radiotherapy in reducing recurrence after RND.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 307 patients who underwent radical neck dissection.
  • Correlation of clinical staging and extranodal disease with recurrence and survival.

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  • Comparison of recurrence rates with historical data and adjuvant radiotherapy outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall recurrence rate of 19% after radical neck dissection.
    • Clinical staging accurately predicted recurrence and survival.
    • Extranodal disease significantly increased recurrence and decreased survival.
    • Recurrence rates were lower than previously reported for surgery alone but higher than with adjuvant radiotherapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Histologically proven neck disease warrants radical neck dissection.
    • Adjuvant radiotherapy following radical neck dissection is recommended to decrease recurrence.
    • Adjuvant radiotherapy may improve survival outcomes in patients treated for neck disease.