BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to present the outcome of nasopharyngectomy for locally advanced recurrent @entity189 ( @entity189 ). METHODS: Between 2000 and 2010, @entity1 with locally advanced recurrent @entity189 were recruited. Surgical outcomes were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: Among the 22 @entity1 recruited, all had extended resections via the maxillary swing approach, resulting in exposure of the petrosal part of the internal carotid artery (ICA). One @entity1 required craniofacial approach for @entity5 removal. The curative resection rate was 81.8%. Free flap reconstruction was performed in all cases. The mean follow-up period was 38.8 months. All @entity1 survived. Although 1 @entity1 developed local and systemic @entity5 recurrence, the rest of the @entity1 remained disease free. There was no carotid blowout or @entity7190 of the skull base. CONCLUSION: Curative resections can be achieved for locally advanced recurrent @entity189 with good outcome. Microvascular free flap reconstruction is crucial to prevent carotid artery blowout and @entity7190 of the skull base.

Nasopharyngectomy for locally advanced recurrent XXXX : exploring the limits.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['tumor'] @entity7190 :: ('MESH:D010025', 'Disease') :: ['osteoradionecrosis'] @entity189 :: ('MESH:D002277', 'Disease') :: ['nasopharyngeal carcinoma', 'NPC']
@entity189 :: (MESH:D002277,Disease) :: ['nasopharyngeal carcinoma']
