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ENT-EAR NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL
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SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/01455613221117787
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endoscopic sinus surgery; endoscopy; head and neck; rhinology; squamous cell carcinoma; quality of life
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This study analyzed the treatment morbidity and oncological outcome of a large cohort of patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma. The results showed that treatment-related morbidity is common, and early disease has better outcomes in terms of morbidity, recurrence rate, and overall survival.
Objectives Sinonasal squamous cell carcinomas are rare and aggressive tumors. Curative therapy includes surgery and radiotherapy, with high risk for local morbidity and impaired quality of life. The objective of this study was to analyze a large cohort of patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma on treatment morbidity and oncological outcome. Methods Patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (n = 75) treated at a tertiary referral center between 2008 and 2019 were identified. In patients with curative treatment intent (n = 70), a chart review and analysis on patient and tumor characteristics, morbidity, and oncological outcome was performed. Results Mean follow-up was 59 months. Primary curative therapy was surgery alone (n = 18), surgery with radiation (n = 25), and primary (chemo)radiation (n = 27). Forty-two (60%) patients suffered from treatment-related morbidity; most frequent symptoms were dry nasal mucosa (20%), nasal obstruction (14.3%), and vision impairment or loss (11.5%). Patients with early disease had less morbidity (51.4 vs 71.1%; P = 0.09), a lower recurrence rate (27% vs. 48.5%; P = 0.08), and better overall survival (92.5% vs. 71.1%; P = 0.01). Conclusion Treatment-related morbidity is common after curative treatment of sinonasal squamous cell carcinomas. Early disease is beneficial in terms of occurrence and severity as multimodal treatment and recurrence can more likely be avoided.
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