Volumetric regression ratio of the primary tumor and metastatic lymph nodes after induction chemotherapy predicts overall survival in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective analysis

Elicin, Olgun; Schmuecking, Michael; Broemmel, Jens; Rauch, Daniel; Ambarcioglu, Pinar; Plasswilm, Ludwig; Geretschlaeger, Andreas; Ghadjar, Pirus; Giger, Roland; Aebersold, Daniel

Volumetric regression ratio of the primary tumor and metastatic lymph nodes after induction chemotherapy predicts overall survival in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective analysis

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Elicin O., Schmuecking M., Broemmel J., Rauch D., Ambarcioglu P., Plasswilm L., ...More

JOURNAL OF BUON, vol.21, no.1, pp.175-181, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 21 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2016
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BUON
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.175-181
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: We looked for any predictive value of change in primary tumor and metastatic lymph node volumes after induction chemotherapy (IC) on oncologic outcome in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).