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Endoscopic Nasopharyngectomy

Oncologic Therapy

Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy is a minimally invasive endoscopic surgical procedure for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a cancer usually treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy. It offers an alternative when radiation therapy fails, and it is most effective for patients with early stage, localized tumors.

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Source Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy (Wikipedia)
Source Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy (Wikipedia)
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Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endoscopic_nasopharyngectomy, lead section
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Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy is a form of endoscopic surgery to treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy (Wikipedia)
  • Treats: Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Lead: treats Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
    Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy is a form of endoscopic surgery to treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
  • Treats: Cancer, Lead: treats Cancer
    The surgery is effective in the treatment of recently diagnosed localized nasopharyngeal cancer for stage I patients.
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