Abstract |
The results of radiation therapy, both as a single treatment modality and after radical surgery for squamous cell carcinoma of the vermilion surface/border of the lip, are retrospectively analyzed in 85 patients. All recurrences (7%) occurred in T2 and T3 tumors treated with external beam radiotherapy only. The long-term esthetic result and functional morbidity are evaluated. Referral patterns are discussed, and the need for a multidisciplinary treatment protocol is emphasized.
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Authors | P J Gooris, B Maat, A Vermey, J A Roukema, J L Roodenburg |
Journal | Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics
(Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod)
Vol. 86
Issue 3
Pg. 325-30
(Sep 1998)
ISSN: 1079-2104 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9768423
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
(radiotherapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Lip Neoplasms
(radiotherapy)
- Lymphatic Metastasis
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
- Neoplasm Staging
- Neoplasms, Second Primary
- Radiotherapy Dosage
- Retrospective Studies
- Survival Rate
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