Radiotherapy for cancer of the lip. A long-term evaluation of 85 treated cases.
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.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ignatius Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands.
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PJ
Gooris
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B
Maat
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Vermey
J A
JA
Roukema
J L
JL
Roodenburg
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D016609:Neoplasms, Second Primary; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D015996:Survival Rate