A new paradigm for the diagnosis and management of unknown primary tumors of the head and neck: A role for transoral robotic surgery
@article{Mehta2012ANP, title={A new paradigm for the diagnosis and management of unknown primary tumors of the head and neck: A role for transoral robotic surgery}, author={Vikas Mehta and Paul Johnson and Andrew B. Tassler and Seungwon Kim and Robert L Ferris and Melonie Nance and Jonas T. Johnson and U. Duvvuri}, journal={The Laryngoscope}, year={2012}, volume={123} }
In 2% to 3% of patients with cancer metastatic to cervical lymph nodes, a primary tumor will not be found despite exhaustive diagnostic efforts. The treatment for these patients includes cervical lymphadenectomy followed by radiation to areas with increased risk of harboring a mucosal primary. Wide‐field radiation therapy increases the incidence of xerostomia and dysphagia. Localizing a primary tumor has thus both therapeutic and quality‐of‐life implications, allowing possible complete surgical…
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