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BackgroundThe purpose of this present study was to investigate risk factors for local recurrence and death after total laryngectomy, with particular emphasis on pattern of local recurrence (stomal vs pharyngeal/base of tongue) and impact of preceding tracheostomy.
MethodsWe conducted a retrospective review of 75 consecutive total laryngectomies for cancer of the larynx.
ResultsNineteen patients...
BackgroundEarly oral feeding for patients who underwent total laryngectomy is still controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of initiating early oral feeding after total laryngectomy regarding pharyngocutaneous fistula. The survey included research in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and LILACS.
MethodsThe intervention analyzed was early oral feeding (<5 days), whereas the control group...
BackgroundGiven its metastatic potential and high incidence, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) has significant morbidity and mortality.
MethodsWe conducted a retrospective review of prospectively collected data for 113 consecutive patients with nodal metastatic cutaneous SCCHN treated surgically with curative intent in a regional center. Survival curves were generated...
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