1980-1981 / 2351
Role of radiotherapy
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Role of radiotherapy in salivary gland
carcinoma has never been assessed in
randomized trials
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a o erapy a one can n uce ocoreg ona
control rates of 40–50%, but high doses (66+
Gy) needed
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Postoperative radiotherapy is indicated in
high risk patients
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incomplete surgery
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T3‐T4
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pN+
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perineural extension
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a eno cys c carc noma an o er g
risk histologies