A change in the study evaluation paradigm reveals that larynx preservation compromises survival in T4 laryngeal cancer patients

A change in the study evaluation paradigm reveals that larynx preservation compromises survival in T4 laryngeal cancer patients

Abstract Background Larynx preservation (LP) is recommended for up to low-volume T4 laryngeal cancer as an evidence-based treatment option that does not compromise survival. However, a reevaluation of the current literature raises questions regarding whether there is indeed reliable evidence to supp...

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Main Authors: Gerhard Dyckhoff, Peter K. Plinkert, Heribert Ramroth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Laryngeal cancer
Advanced stage
Larynx preservation
Laryngectomy
Outcome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3608-7

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