Abstract
Quality of life in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of hypopharynx after radiotherapy in a tertiary care centre
Highlights
Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Hypopharynx form one of the major tumours of the Head and Neck
Hypopharynx is oncologically is divided into three different subsites based on the anatomy of the region and spread of the malignancies
Two hundred and two patients seen in ENT, head and neck surgery department after postoperative radiotherapy for hypopharyngeal squamous cell cancers at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences were included in the study
Summary
Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Hypopharynx form one of the major tumours of the Head and Neck. They constitute nearly 35% of the total tumours of the region. Hypopharynx is oncologically is divided into three different subsites based on the anatomy of the region and spread of the malignancies. Pyriform fossa SCC is a commonly occurring malignancy of the Head and Neck which is second only to Laryngeal SCC. Management of these tumours involves extensive surgery like Laryngopharyngectomy
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