Locoregional control, progression‐free survival and morbidity rates in N3 head and neck cancer patients with low primary tumor burden, a 301‐patient study

Abstract Objectives In patients with N3 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), N3‐disease is associated with high regional relapse and metastatic risks. Patients with resectable N3‐disease have better prognosis although their metastatic risk may be similar as in patients with unresectable disease. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy has been associated with lower metastatic rates but N3 patients may die of rapid locoregional progression. We assessed outcomes with the three modalities in patients...

Wiley: Clinical Otolaryngology: Table of Contents

Wed Jul 29, 2020 20:30

Drainless head and neck surgery: a retrospective review of 156 procedures (thyroidectomy, parotidectomy and neck dissections in a tertiary setting)

Abstract Percutaneous drains are frequently used in head and neck surgery cases. However, although effective at preventing postoperative haematoma formation their use can also be associated with significant complications, including infection, fistulae, pain, psychosocial implications, and most notably prolongation of hospital stay. As such, some authors have advocated approaches to minimise or avoid the use of percutaneous drains altogether, mainly through the use of surgical adjuncts such as fibrin...

Wiley: Clinical Otolaryngology: Table of Contents

Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:13