TABLE I.
Characteristics of Previously Irradiated Patients Undergoing Salvage Surgery for Oral and Oropharyngeal Tumors.
| Characteristic | Oral (n=36), No. (%) | Oropharynx (n=36), No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Median | 61.6 | 59.3 |
| Range | 29–89 | 38–83 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 17 (47) | 30 (83) |
| Female | 19 (53) | 6 (17) |
| Disease presentation | ||
| Recurrence | 35 (97) | 33 (92) |
| Second primary | 1 (3) | 3 (8) |
| Prior chemotherapy | ||
| Yes | 12 (33) | 17 (47) |
| No | 24 (67) | 21 (53) |
| Prior surgery | ||
| Yes | 24 (67) | 14 (39) |
| No | 12 (33) | 22 (61) |
| Recurrent T staging | ||
| 1 | 3 (8) | 2 (6) |
| 2 | 4 (11) | 9 (25) |
| 3 | 4 (11) | 13 (36) |
| 4 | 23 (64) | 12 (33) |
| Unknown | 2 (6) | 0 (0) |
| Recurrent N staging | ||
| 0 | 27 (75) | 25 (69) |
| 1 | 1 (3) | 1 (3) |
| 2 | 6 (17) | 9 (25) |
| 3 | 0 (0) | 1 (3) |
| Unknown | 2 (6) | 0 (0) |
| Year from prior radiotherapy | ||
| <0.5 | 7 (19) | 9 (25) |
| 0.5–2 | 16 (44) | 16 (44) |
| >2 | 13 (36) | 11 (31) |