Combined treatment of cancer of the head and neck
Creators
- 1. Sao Paulo Univ. (Brazil). Faculdade de Medicina
Description
The use of the combined treatment of the malignant tumors of the head and neck is analysed. The sequential and organized spread of these lesions, specially regarding the occurrence of micrometastases, is discussed in detail, therefore justifying the use of both chemotherapy and radiotherapy in association with the surgical procedures. Special attention is given to the study of the squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The experience of the Department of Head and Neck Surgery of the Hospital das Clinicas of the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) Medical School with these combined procedures (from March 1981 to April 1984) is presented. The epidemiology, the histological findings, the main location and the different types of combined therapeutic approach are discussed. (M.A.C.)
Abstract (Portuguese)
Discute-se a utilizacao dos tratamentos complementares (quimio e radioterapia) em cirurgia de cabeca e pescoco, enfatizando-se a progressao sequencial e ordenada de disseminacao dos tumores malignos na genese da doenca metastatica. Ressaltam-se as varias modalidades de associacoes terapeuticas e estudam-se os canceres epidermoides, apresentando-se a casuistica da Disciplina de Cirurgia de Cabeca e Pescoco da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brasil). Relatam-se 88 casos, discutidos entre marco/1981 e abril/1984, segundo a epidermiologia, os diagnosticos histologicos pertinentes, principais localizacoes anatomicas e principais tipos de associacoes teraupeticas empregadas. (M.A.C.)Additional details
Additional titles
- Original title (Portuguese)
- Tratamentos complementares em canceres de cabeca e pescoco
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Rev. Hosp. Clin., Fac. Med., Univ. Sao Paulo
- Journal Volume
- 40
- Journal Issue
- 5
- Series
- Rev. Hosp. Clin., Fac. Med., Univ. Sao Paulo.
- Journal Page Range
- 205-209
- ISSN
- 0041-8781
- CODEN
- RHCFA
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Brazil
- Country of Input or Organization
- Brazil
- INIS RN
- 19068167
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- CHEMOTHERAPY; HEAD; METASTASES; NECK; NEOPLASMS; RADIOTHERAPY; SURGERY
- Descriptors DEC
- BODY; BODY AREAS; DISEASES; MEDICINE; THERAPY