Significance of Retropharyngeal Lymph Node Dissection in Hypopharyngeal Cancer

Volume: 39, Issue: 10, Pages: 632 - 637
Published: Aug 12, 2009
Abstract
We investigated the risk factors for metastasis to retropharyngeal lymph nodes (RPLNs) and the significance of dissection of RPLNs in hypopharyngeal cancer. Metastasis to the RPLNs is an important prognostic factor in head and neck cancer, especially in hypopharyngeal cancer. Study subjects were 129 cases who received primary treatment at nine leading medical facilities in the field of head and neck cancer management in Japan. Focusing on RPLNs,...
Paper Details
Title
Significance of Retropharyngeal Lymph Node Dissection in Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Published Date
Aug 12, 2009
Volume
39
Issue
10
Pages
632 - 637
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