Resultados oncológicos y funcionales del tratamiento no quirúrgico comparado con el quirúrgico en los carcinomas epidermoides de orofaringe

The prognosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx is poor. Oncological results in Stages I and II were similar for radiotherapy and surgical treatments. In advanced stages, the prognosis was better in patients treated by surgery with or without radiotherapy. Functional results were similar in both treatment modalities.