In:
Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 94, No. 5 ( 1985-09), p. 505-508
Abstract:
Radical surgery for papillary adenocarcinoma of the thyroid has been associated with a significant incidence of complications. In some instances, postoperative irradiation is given when there is some suspicion of persistent or occult disease, although thyroid suppression and ablative radioiodine therapy have proved to be very effective adjuvants to surgery. Three patients with papillary adenocarcinoma of the thyroid developed severe, delayed complications 25, 7, and 2 years, respectively, after treatment with primary radical surgery and postoperative irradiation. The degree of injury to the aerodigestive tract as a result of the surgery and irradiation therapy makes treatment difficult regardless of the modality. The possible mechanisms that cause these complications, along with proposed methods of treatment, are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0003-4894
,
1943-572X
DOI:
10.1177/000348948509400519
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1985
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2033055-8
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