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Patterns of failure in 80 patients with evidence of recurrent disease.
| Site of failure | All patients (%) | Elective neck dissection (%) | Nodal observation (%) | p value (log-rank test) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | 37 (46) | 4 (11) | 33 (89) | .21 |
| Regional | 32 (40) | 2 (6) | 30 (94) | .031 |
| Local + regional | 7 (9) | 2 (29) | 5 (71) | .64 |
| Distant | 4 (5) | 2 (50) | 2 (50) | .15 |
| Total | 80 (100) | 10 (13) | 70 (87) | .021 |
The figures in bold indicate statistical significance.
