Combined modality therapy for laryngeal cancer with superselective intra-arterial cisplatin infusion and concomitant radiotherapy

Int J Clin Oncol. 2012 Oct;17(5):441-6. doi: 10.1007/s10147-011-0308-1. Epub 2011 Oct 1.

Abstract

Concomitant radiotherapy and superselective arterial infusion of cisplatin for laryngeal cancer has shown excellent therapeutic outcomes. It is expected to be a reasonable treatment option for laryngeal cancer, especially in locally advanced cases.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Cisplatin / therapeutic use*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Survival Analysis

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Cisplatin