Indian clinical practice consensus guidelines for the management of locoregional hypopharyngeal cancer – Update 2024
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT Hypopharyngeal cancer usually presents at the locally advanced stage and is relatively uncommon. Early diagnosis is difficult because of recesses and spaces around the larynx, which delay presentation until local progression or neck metastasis occurs. Almost all patients are treated with curative intent. As surgical approaches are functionally and cosmetically morbid, nonsurgical modalities are preferred. This review emphasizes a comprehensive diagnosis workflow, the integration of less toxic induction chemotherapy regimens, and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. It aims to optimize treatment outcomes, while preserving quality of life, particularly in the Indian healthcare context.
Institutions: Indian Air Force, HCG Cancer Hospital, Healthcare Global Enterprises, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Tata Memorial Hospital, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414976916