Endoscopic nasopharyngectomy: the Sarawak experience

Med J Malaysia. 2009 Sep;64(3):213-5.

Abstract

Shifting the paradigm of treatment of a locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) from the non-surgical management to a surgical modality has always been a challenge. However, many studies on endoscopic nasopharyngectomy have proven it to be a reliable form of treatment with an excellent outcome. Since 2007, in Sarawak General Hospital, six cases of endoscopic nasopharyngectomy for locally recurrent NPC have been performed with encouraging results.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Pharyngectomy / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome