Head & neck
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Comparison of three prophylactic antibiotic regimens in clean-contaminated head and neck surgery.
Although appropriate perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis has significantly reduced wound infection rates in clean-contaminated head and neck surgical procedures, controversy still remains regarding the optimal antibiotic regimen. ⋯ Amoxicillin-clavulanate, clindamycin plus gentamicin, and cefazolin seem to have similar efficacy when administered prophylactically in clean-contaminated head and neck surgical procedures.
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Clinical Trial
Detailed quality of life assessment in patients treated with primary radiotherapy for squamous cell cancer of the base of the tongue.
This study was conducted to evaluate quality of life in patients treated with primary radiotherapy (RT) for cancer of the base of tongue. ⋯ The overwhelming majority of patients achieved excellent functional status and quality of life and could maintain their prediagnosis earning potential and employment status after primary radiation for advanced base of tongue cancer.