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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie e.V. (DGHNOKHC)

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Head-Neck-Cancer-Patients: Experience of least developed country issues

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  • Anil Bikram Karki - B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal
  • Dej Kumar Gautam - B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal
  • Dilip Karmacharya - B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal
  • Amar Shrestha - B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal
  • Pravat Thakur - B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal

GMS Curr Posters Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2015;11:Doc235

doi: 10.3205/cpo001200, urn:nbn:de:0183-cpo0012009

Veröffentlicht: 16. April 2015

© 2015 Karki et al.
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Abstract

Introduction: Head and Neck Cancer is one of the commonest cancer in Nepal. Cancer of oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx are common sub-sites. Treatment is challenging because of late presentation, low socio economy status, and lack of awareness. However, good success rate has been achieved by proper treatment. Followup however is poor.

Methods: Retrospective data of head and neck cancer patient from 2005–2010 was done. They were classified according subsites. Modality of treatment, complication, survival and follow up was evaluated.

Results: Male predominance seen. Oral cavity was commonest subsite. Surgery with radiation was main treatment.

Conclusion: Head neck cancer is common in developing country like Nepal. Awareness needs to be done more strongly to prevent them

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