Table 3 Characteristics and outcomes of the patients who underwent salvage surgery for residual primary tumor
No | Age (years) | Stage | Prior treatment | Salvage surgery | Complication | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 42 | T1N2 | CCRT, 70 Gy | Partial LP with unilateral MND | Saliva fistula and chylous leakage | Local recurrence 4 months after the operation |
2 | 41 | T2N1 | CCRT, 70 Gy | Partial LP | Wound dehiscent and saliva fistula | Local recurrence 3 months after the operation |
3 | 55 | T3N2 | CCRT, 70 Gy | Total LP with PMM flap and unilateral MND | Wound dehiscent and saliva fistula, resolved with HBO treatment | Distant metastasis 1 year after the operation |
4 | 53 | T4N1 | CCRT, 70 Gy | Total LP with PMM flap and unilateral MND | Saliva fistula and wound dehiscent | Distant metastasis 6 months after the operation |
5 | 54 | T4N0 | CCRT, 70 Gy | Total LP with PMM flap | Minor wound infection | Local recurrence 5 months after the operation |