## Abstract ## Objectives/Hypothesis: To evaluate the utility of neck dissections in patients undergoing salvage laryngectomy with a clinically negative neck. ## Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. ## Methods: This retrospective review identified 71 patients with N0 necks who underwent s
Controversies in the management of advanced laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
โ Scribed by Randal S. Weber; Arlene Forastiere; David I. Rosenthal; Ollivier Laccourreye
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 134 KB
- Volume
- 101
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0008-543X
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โฆ Synopsis
The current treatment paradigm for patients with advanced laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma continues to evolve. The authors assembled a panel of experts from the fields of medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgery to discuss treatment options and to defend their positions.
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