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Title:

[Clear resection margins to avoid escalation of adjuvant therapy in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma].

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Mansour, N; Backes, C; Becker, C; Hofauer, B; Knopf, A
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Resection margins in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) are a predictive marker for overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free interval (RFI). Adjuvant therapy is influenced by TNM status, extracapsular extension (ECE), and resection margin status (R) of the primary tumor. The R status can be directly influenced by the head and neck surgeon. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the impact of R status on treatment decisions, RFI, and OS. MATERIALS AND M...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
HNO
Year:
2021
Journal volume:
69
Journal issue:
4
Pages contribution:
256-262
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00106-020-00932-y
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32975607
Print-ISSN:
0017-6192
TUM Institution:
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik
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