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Surgical vs Non-surgical management

of T1-2 Oropharynx carcinoma

Oropharynx Cancer

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Hara et al. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2011;268:437

• 5 yrs DSS after surgery

81-100%

(+/- RT)

after primary RT

77- 89%

• Surgical treatment allows accurate staging

and avoidance of RT for patients with clear

margins