Comparison of pre- and postoperative radiation in the combined treatment of carcinoma of maxillary sinus

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(82)90175-4· OSTI ID:7066224

Yu-Hua, H; Gui-Yi, T; Yu-Qin, Q; Guo-Shen, X; Xui-Lin, W; Wui-Ming, C; De-Xin, Q; Jei-Hua, Y; Xian-Zhi, G

A series of 50 patients with cancer of the maxillary sinus treated by either preoperative or postoperative radiation from February 1958 to June, 1974 is presented. In the postoperative group the patients were either free from recurrence, or if there was recurrence, the tumor was less than 0.5 cm in diameter. In the preoperative group, 23 of 36 patients survived for more than five years (64%). In the postoperative group, 4 of 14 patients survived for more than five years (26%). There is an obvious superiority in the preoperative radiation group. The surgical complication rate in the preoperative group was 29% as compared to 14% in the postoperative group. Although the incidence of complications in the preoperative group is higher, we believe it is worth attempting in clincial practice because of the more favorable survival rates.

• Research Organization: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing
• OSTI ID: 7066224
• Journal Information: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 8:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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