Treatment of malignant neoplasms of the parotid gland

• Published in: Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery Vol. 121; no. 5; p. 627
• Main Authors: Magnano, M, gervasio, C F, Cravero, L, Machetta, G, Lerda, W, Beltramo, G, Orecchia, R, Ragona, R, Bussi, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.11.1999
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Child; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neck Dissection; Neoplasm Staging; Parotid Gland - pathology; Parotid Gland - surgery; Parotid Neoplasms - mortality; Parotid Neoplasms - pathology; Parotid Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Parotid Neoplasms - surgery; Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; Retrospective Studies; Survival Rate

In this study we evaluated the effects of surgical and radiotherapy treatment on local control in 126 patients with malignant tumors of the parotid gland. The most frequently observed malignant tumors were high-grade tumors (68%). Surgical treatment was performed in 81 patients (83.5%). Total conser...