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Gilja S, Vasan V, Kumar A, Roof SA, Genden EM, Kirke DN. Treatment discordance in the utilization of neck dissection for stage I-II supraglottic tumors. Head Neck 2024; 46:1589-1600. [PMID: 38482913 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In 2018, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network treatment guidelines began recommending the use of neck dissection during surgical management of stage I-II supraglottic laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). METHODS Trends and factors associated with the use of neck dissection during larynx-preserving surgery for patients with cT1-2, N0, M0 supraglottic LSCC in the National Cancer Database (2004-2020) were evaluated using multivariable-adjusted logistic regression. RESULTS Of the 2080 patients who satisfied study eligibility criteria, 633 (30.4%) underwent neck dissection. Between 2018 and 2020, the rate of neck dissection was 39.0% (114/292). After multivariable adjustment, academic facility type, undergoing biopsy prior to surgery, and more radical surgery were significant predictors of receiving neck dissection. CONCLUSIONS The results of this national analysis suggest that the utilization of guideline-concordant neck dissection for management of stage I-II supraglottic LSCC remains low and highlight the need to promote the practice of neck dissection for this patient population.
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- Shivee Gilja
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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Zorzi S, Pietrobon G, Mossinelli C, Bandi F, Chu F, Tagliabue M, De Berardinis R, Zocchi J, Alterio D, Rocca MC, Ruju F, Ansarin M. Outcomes of mini-invasive transoral surgery without neck dissection in supraglottic laryngeal cancer: Real world data from a tertiary cancer center. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104113. [PMID: 37956498 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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PURPOSE The neck management in early-stage cN0 supraglottic cancer represents an argument of debate. The aim of our study is to evaluate the oncological and functional outcomes in patients with early-stage cN0 supraglottic carcinoma treated with a wait-and-see policy for the neck. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective monocentric cohort study in a referral cancer care center. We collected a consecutive sample of patients from 2000 to 2020 with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the supraglottis without clinical evidence of nodal metastases (cN0), surgically treated with Transoral Surgery (Laser or Robotic) without neck dissection. From 316 supraglottic cancer we finally selected 66 eligible participants that met all inclusion criteria. RESULTS Sixty-six patients (M 75.8 % vs F 24.2 %), median age 65.8 years (IQR 60.9, 70.5). The most common subsite was the epiglottis (62.1 %). Tumor stage distribution was as follows: 35 % cT1, 53 % cT2, 15.2 % cT3. Neither deaths nor major treatment-related complications were reported after surgery. The median follow-up was 62 months. For oncological outcomes, we evaluated 56 patients (10 excluded for adjuvant radiotherapy): 5-year overall survival rate 87 % (CI 95 %: 73.1-94), disease- specific survival rate 95.3 % (CI 95 %: 82-98.8) and neck recurrence-free survival rate 87 % (CI 95 %: 73.1-94). Six patients developed neck recurrence, with a median time of 13 months. CONCLUSIONS Supraglottic carcinoma has been historically associated to a considerable risk of occult metastasis. However, in early-stage cases data are still inconclusive. Our results suggest that in such patients a wait-and-see policy does not impact negatively on survival outcomes, while granting the reduced morbidity associated to a minimally invasive surgical approach.
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- Stefano Zorzi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Radiology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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Luna-Ortiz K, Reynoso-Noverón N, Zacarías-Ramón LC, Luna-Peteuil Z, García-Ortega DY. Role of Neck Dissection in Organ-Preservation for Glottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 74:5865-5870. [PMID: 36742477 PMCID: PMC9895741 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-021-02470-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The surgical approach to the neck in laryngeal cancer depends on the tumor site and stage. Clinical practice guidelines recommend elective neck dissection in ≥ T2 N0 and all supraglottic cancers; however, there is no evidence supporting these recommendations. The objective is to evaluate the results of bilateral elective neck dissection in patients with glottic cancer who underwent supracricoid partial laryngectomy (SCPL) with cricohyoidoepiglottopexy (CHEP). Thirty-five patients diagnosed with ≥ T2 N0 laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) in a single-center retrospective study. Right-sided neck dissections yielded 900 lymph nodes, none of which were positive for metastatic disease. Left-sided neck dissections yielded 949 lymph nodes, one of which was positive for malignancy. Prelaryngeal (Delphian) neck dissection was performed in all patients. Out of 50 lymph nodes removed; one was positive for malignancy. Median overall survival was 172 months, and the 60-month overall survival was 87.3%. The 60-month disease-specific survival was 97.1%. Bilateral neck dissection and Delphian node dissection showed a low rate of metastasis (2.8%). Radical neck dissection may thus represent overtreatment; however, this surgical procedure could be justified to prevent regional recurrences.
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- Kuauhyama Luna-Ortiz
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia (Mexico), Av. San Fernando # 22, Col. Sección XVI, 14080 Tlalpan Mexico CDMX, Mexico
- Department of Surgery (Head and Neck Surgey), Hospital General Manuel Gea Gonzalez (Mexico), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Basic and Clinical Research, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (Mexico), Av. San Fernando #22, Col. Sección XVI, 14080 Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia (Mexico), Av. San Fernando # 22, Col. Sección XVI, 14080 Tlalpan Mexico CDMX, Mexico
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- Universitatea de Medicinâ Si Farmacie Grigorie T. Popa IASI (visitor medical student), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Surgical Oncology, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (Mexico), Av. San Fernando #22, Col. Sección XVI, 14080 Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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Cai Z, Chen L, Zhang J, Wen Y, Lei W. Improving Survival of T3cN0M0 Glottic Squamous Cell Cancer With Elective Neck Dissection. Laryngoscope 2021; 132:1807-1816. [PMID: 34873700 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS This study aimed to elucidate the role of elective neck dissection (END) in improving the outcome of T3cN0M0 glottic squamous cell cancer (GSCC). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective population-based database analysis. METHODS Patients with T3cN0M0 GSCC in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database (SEER) were extracted and stratified into END and non-END cohorts. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to eliminate the baseline variations. The Kaplan-Meier method was performed to access the association between END and survival. RESULTS We retrospectively analyzed 1,589 T3cN0M0 GSCC patients in the SEER database from 2004 to 2015, and found that only 22% to 58% T3cN0M0 GSCC were performed with END. After PSM, END cohort had better overall survival (OS) (median survival time: 93 vs. 55 months, respectively; P = .0047) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) (hazard ratio [HR] 0.48, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.29-0.77, P = .003) than non-END cohort. In addition, Subgroup analysis also indicated END cohort had better OS or CSS than non-END cohort. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that in patients with T3cN0M0 GSCC, END significantly associated with better survival outcomes compared with non-END. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 2021.
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- Zhimou Cai
- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasonics, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Since the first total laryngectomy was performed in the late 18th century, several improvements and variations in surgical techniques have been proposed for this procedure. The surgical techniques employed in total laryngectomy have not been comprehensively discussed to date. Thus, the main objective of this article was to address controversial aspects related to this procedure and compare different surgical techniques used for a total laryngectomy procedure from the beginning to the end. Although the management paradigms in laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas have shifted to organ-preserving chemoradiotherapy protocols, total laryngectomy still plays a prominent role in the treatment of advanced and recurrent tumors. The increased incidence of complications associated with salvage total laryngectomy has driven efforts to improve the surgical techniques in various aspects of the operation. Loss of voice and impaired swallowing are the most difficult challenges to be overcome in laryngectomies, and the introduction of tracheoesophageal voice prostheses has made an enormous difference in postoperative rehabilitation and quality of life. Advancements in reconstruction techniques, tumor control, and metastatic management, such as prophylactic neck treatments and paratracheal nodal dissection (PTND), as well as the use of thyroid gland-preserving total laryngectomy in selected patients have all led to the increasing success of modern total laryngectomy. Several conclusions regarding the benchmarking of surgical techniques cannot be drawn. Issues regarding total laryngectomy are still open for discussion, and the technique will continue to require improvement in the near future.
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- Adit Chotipanich
- Otolaryngology Department, Chonburi Cancer Hospital, Ministry of Public Health, Chonburi, THA
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Bozzato A, Pillong L, Schick B, Lell MM. [Current diagnostic imaging and treatment planning for laryngeal cancer]. Radiologe 2021; 60:1026-1037. [PMID: 33057744 DOI: 10.1007/s00117-020-00757-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE Laryngeal cancer is the third most common malignancy in the head and neck region. Endoscopic laryngoscopy with assessment of vocal fold function, microlaryngoscopy with biopsy and computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remain the cornerstones of diagnostic workup. Thus, in the context of therapy planning, consideration of individual functional and socioeconomic aspects is of major importance. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS Due to the short acquisition time and the possibility to perform functional maneuvers, CT is the tool of choice. MRI allows better soft tissue differentiation, but is more susceptible to movement artifacts and is complicated by disease-specific symptoms. The choice of examination method therefore depends on the patient's physical resilience. PERFORMANCE Depending on the study, the information on the sensitivity of CT with regard to the question of cartilage infiltration varies between 62 and 87% with a specificity between 75 and 98%. For MRI, sensitivity between 64 and 95% and specificity between 56 and 88% are stated. ACHIEVEMENTS The synthesis of the findings from endoscopy, biopsy and imaging is prerequisite for initiation of stage-appropriate treatment. For image interpretation, knowledge of the anatomical landmarks is essential. However, the assessment of posttherapeutic changes also poses a challenge for the radiologist. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Regular interdisciplinary dialogue between radiologists, otorhinolaryngologists and radiotherapists in the context of primary diagnostics, therapy planning and aftercare is essential.
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- A Bozzato
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrbergerstraße Gebäude 6, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrbergerstraße Gebäude 6, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrbergerstraße Gebäude 6, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Klinikum Nürnberg, Paracelsus Medical University, Nürnberg, Deutschland
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Rational surgical neck management in total laryngectomy for advanced stage laryngeal squamous cell carcinomas. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2020; 147:549-559. [PMID: 32809056 PMCID: PMC7817600 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-020-03352-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Controversies exist in regard to surgical neck management in total laryngectomies (TL). International guidelines do not sufficiently discriminate neck sides and sublevels, or minimal neck-dissection nodal yield (NY). METHODS Thirty-seven consecutive primary TL cases from 2009 to 2019 were retrospectively analyzed in terms of local tumor growth using a previously established imaging scheme, metastatic neck involvement, and NY impact on survival. RESULTS There was no case of level IIB involvement on any side. For type A and B tumor midline involvement, no positive contralateral lymph nodes were found. Craniocaudal tumor extension correlated with contralateral neck involvement (OR: 1.098, p = 0.0493) and showed increased involvement when extending 33 mm (p = 0.0134). Using a bilateral NY of ≥ 24 for 5-year overall survival (OS) and ≥ 26 for 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) gave significantly increased rate advantages of 64 and 56%, respectively (both p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS This work sheds light on regional metastatic distribution pattern and its influence on TL cases. An NY of n ≥ 26 can be considered a desirable benchmark for bilateral selective neck dissections as it leads to improved OS and DFS. Therefore, an omission of distinct neck levels cannot be promoted at this time.
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