Integrated radiation and operation in the treatment of carcinoma of the head and neck: Experience in 101 patients

We have reviewed the results of treatment in 101 patients with combined radiation‐operation therapy for lesions of the head and neck. We conclude that combined therapy‐does not significantly increase morbidity and mortality of treatment as long as certain features in the technique of radiation and operation are observed. Actuarial analysis of the 3‐year survivals was done. Preliminary conclusions are that there is an improvement in survival, especially in those patients with positive cervical nodes.