Abstract | BACKGROUND: Late complications of novel organ preservation multimodal protocols for the treatment of locally advanced head and neck cancer may be underreported in the literature. METHODS AND RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Severe infectious complications of chemoradiation for locally advanced head and neck cancer may occur months after completion of treatment. The recognition of these late side effects is crucial so as to accurately ascertain the long-term morbidity and benefits of organ-preservation protocols in this setting.
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Authors | Fernando C Maluf, William N William Jr, Otelo Rigato, Antonio D Menon, Orlando Parise Jr, Marcos F L Docema |
Journal | Head & neck
(Head Neck)
Vol. 29
Issue 7
Pg. 700-4
(Jul 2007)
ISSN: 1043-3074 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17252595
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
(therapeutic use)
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
(pathology, therapy)
- Debridement
- Fasciitis, Necrotizing
(etiology, therapy)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neck
(microbiology, surgery)
- Neoadjuvant Therapy
(adverse effects)
- Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
(pathology, therapy)
- Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
(adverse effects)
- Shock, Septic
(microbiology)
- Tongue
(microbiology, surgery)
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