Selective Versus Comprehensive Neck Dissection after Chemoradiation for Advanced Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

The high rate of residual disease demonstrated in this study supports the need for post-CRT neck dissection. Although complication rates were not significantly different between the two groups, the trend in this study indicates that SND results in less morbidity. The presumed reduced morbidity and equivalent regional control rate suggest that SND is an appropriate surgical option for OPSCC patients after primary CRT.