General Complications in Head and Neck Malignancies
1988 Volume 1988 Issue Supplement24 Pages 158-162
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1988 Volume 1988 Issue Supplement24 Pages 158-162
Head and neck malignancies (411 cases) treated between 1974 and 1983 at our hospital are reviewed. Of these,135 cases had various general complications. Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary insufficiency and cerebrovascular disorders were most commonly noted. The complications could not be controled in 17 patients,13 of whom were aged. We feel that in treating head and neck malignancies, it is important to pay attention to the general conditions.
