Results of fast neutron therapy of adenoidcystic carcinomas of the head and neck at the neutron facility Hamburg-Eppendorf.
Between July 1977 and March 1988, 31 patients with an adenoidcystic carcinoma were treated with fast neutrons of a 14 MeV-DT-generator at our department. Primary locations were: parotid gland eight cases, paranasal sinus five cases, submandibular gland five cases, trachea four cases and other locations nine cases. The median follow-up of our patients was 16 months. Most of the patients had advanced tumors. The calculated local control rate is 65% at two years.
Krüll
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Department of Radiotherapy, University Hospital, Hamburg, FRG.
Schwarz
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Heyer
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Brockmann
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Junker
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Schmidt
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Hübener
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005214:Fast Neutrons / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009502:Neutrons / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors