The feasibility analysis of omission of elective irradiation to level IB lymph nodes in low-risk nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on the 2013 updated consensus guideline for neck nodal levels

The feasibility analysis of omission of elective irradiation to level IB lymph nodes in low-risk nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on the 2013 updated consensus guideline for neck nodal levels

Abstract Background Level IB metastasis is rare in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The purpose of this study is to investigate the high-risk factors for level IB metastasis and evaluate the feasibility of omission of elective irradiation to level IB in the low-risk subgroups in NPC. Methods This ret...

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Main Authors: Xiaomin Ou, Yibing Miao, Xiaoshen Wang, Jianhui Ding, Xiayun He, Chaosu Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Elective nodal irradiation
Submandibular gland
Xerostomia
Late toxicity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-017-0869-x

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