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Kim C, Yu H, Kim DK. Association between Head and Neck Cancer and Increased Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using National Population Data. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1352. [PMID: 38611030 PMCID: PMC11011102 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16071352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Although cancer and ischemic heart disease (IHD) frequently manifest in the same individual, the risk of IHD events in cancer, especially head and neck cancer (HNC), remains unclear. We aimed to examine the incidence and risk of IHD events in patients with HNC using a population-based cohort dataset in South Korea (2002-2013). Through rigorous propensity score matching, we compared data from 2816 individuals without HNC and 704 individuals with HNC. Key independent variables were matched between groups, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index was used to match comorbidities. The Kaplan-Meier method depicted the cumulative probability of IHD throughout the follow-up period for both the study and control groups. The overall IHD incidence was significantly higher (19.93) in patients with HNC than in those without HNC (14.81), signifying an augmented IHD risk in the HNC cohort. Subsequent temporal analysis revealed a significant surge in IHD risk commencing 4 years after HNC diagnosis and persisting throughout the follow-up period. Subgroup analysis revealed an increased IHD risk in men with HNC and patients with cancers affecting the oral and sinonasal regions. This retrospective cohort study provides valuable scientific insights into the nuanced relationship between HNC and IHD, underscoring the need for tailored monitoring protocols and specialized care for susceptible individuals.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chulho Kim
- Department of Neurology, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon 24253, Republic of Korea;
- Division of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Institute of New Frontier Research, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon 24253, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Institute of New Frontier Research, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon 24253, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Institute of New Frontier Research, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon 24253, Republic of Korea
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon 24253, Republic of Korea
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Takeuchi T, Kosugi S, Ueda Y, Ikeoka K, Yamane H, Takayasu K, Ohashi T, Fukushima T, Horiuchi K, Iehara T, Sakamoto M, Ukai K, Minami S, Mizumori Y, Muraoka N, Nakamura M, Ozaki T, Mishima T, Abe H, Inoue K, Matsumura Y. Impact of a Cancer History on Cardiovascular Events Among Patients With Myocardial Infarction Who Received Revascularization. Circ J 2024; 88:207-214. [PMID: 37045768 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-22-0838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND It remains controversial whether a cancer history increases the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events among patients with myocardial infarction (MI) who undergo revascularization.Methods and Results: Patients who were confirmed as type 1 acute MI (AMI) by coronary angiography were retrospectively analyzed. Patients who died in hospital or those not undergoing revascularization were excluded. Patients with a cancer history were compared with those without it. A cancer history was examined in the in-hospital cancer registry. The primary outcome was a composite of cardiac death, recurrent type 1 MI, post-discharge coronary revascularization, heart failure hospitalization, and stroke. Among 551 AMI patients, 55 had a cancer history (cancer group) and 496 did not (non-cancer group). Cox proportional hazards model revealed that the risk of composite endpoint was significantly higher in the cancer group than in the non-cancer group (adjusted hazard ratio [HR]: 1.78; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13-2.82). Among the cancer group, patients who were diagnosed as AMI within 6 months after the cancer diagnosis had a higher risk of the composite endpoint than those who were diagnosed as AMI 6 months or later after the cancer diagnosis (adjusted HR: 5.43; 95% CI: 1.55-19.07). CONCLUSIONS A cancer history increased the risk of CV events after discharge among AMI patients after revascularization.
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- Taro Takeuchi
- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Division, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital
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Carpenter DJ, Patel P, Niedzwiecki D, Dillon M, Diaz AK, Kumar A, Mowery YM, Crowell KA, D'Anna R, Wu Q, Rodrigues A, Wisdom AJ, Dorth JA, Patel PR, Shortell CK, Brizel DM. Long-term risk of carotid stenosis and cerebrovascular disease after radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Cancer 2023. [PMID: 37897711 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.35089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recipients of radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) are at significantly increased risk for carotid artery stenosis (CAS) and cerebrovascular disease (CVD). We sought to determine (1) cumulative incidences of CAS and CVD among HNC survivors after RT and (2) whether CAS is associated with a RT dose response effect. METHODS This single-institution retrospective cohort study examined patients with nonmetastatic HNC who completed (chemo)RT from January 2000 through October 2020 and subsequently received carotid imaging surveillance ≤2 years following RT completion and, in the absence of CAS, every 3 years thereafter. Exclusion criteria included history of known CAS/CVD. Asymptomatic CAS was defined as ≥50% reduction of luminal diameter, symptomatic CAS as stroke or transient ischemic attack, and composite CAS as asymptomatic or symptomatic CAS. RESULTS Of 628 patients undergoing curative intent RT for HNC, median follow-up was 4.8 years (interquartile range, 2.6-8.3), with 97 patients followed ≥10 years. Median age was 61 years and 69% of patients received concurrent chemotherapy and 28% were treated postoperatively. Actuarial 10-year incidences of asymptomatic, symptomatic, and composite CAS were 29.6% (95% CI, 23.9-35.5), 10.1% (95% CI, 7.0-13.9), and 27.2% (95% CI, 22.5-32.1), respectively. Multivariable Cox models significant association between asymptomatic CAS and absolute carotid artery volume receiving ≥10 Gy (per mL: hazard ratio, 1.09; 95% CI, 1.02-1.16). CONCLUSIONS HNC survivors are at high risk for post-RT CAS. A dose response effect was observed for asymptomatic CAS at doses as low as 10 Gy. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY Recipients of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer are at significantly increased risk for carotid artery stenosis and cerebrovascular disease. However, carotid artery screening is not routinely performed among head and neck survivors following radiation therapy. In this single-institution retrospective cohort study, patients with head and neck cancer were initially screened for carotid artery stenosis ≤2 years following radiation therapy completion, then every 3 years thereafter. The 10-year actuarial incidence of carotid artery stenosis was >25% and stroke/transient ischemic attack >10%. Multivariable analysis demonstrated significant associations between asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis and artery volumes receiving ≥10 Gy.
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- David J Carpenter
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Cancer Institute Biostatistics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Cancer Institute Biostatistics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Cancer Institute Biostatistics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Depboylu B, Eryilmaz A, Basak HS, Kirbac V, Basal Y, Omurlu IK, Gok M. Comparison of Arterial Stiffness and Strain Measured with Speckle Tracking Carotid Strain Ultrasonography after Radiation and Surgical Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer-A Clinical Trial. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3090. [PMID: 37835836 PMCID: PMC10572110 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13193090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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This study assessed arterial stiffness in head and neck cancer patients using speckle tracking carotid strain ultrasonography (STCS-US). It investigated the impacts of neck irradiation and neck dissection on the arterial stiffness of these patients by comparing their stiffness parameters with those of healthy controls. A total of 101 participants (67 patients and 34 healthy controls) were enrolled in this study. Fifty-two patients received definitive radiation therapy (TD: 60-72 Gy in 30 days) at least two years ago. Participants were grouped into four according to their states of neck irradiation (IR) and neck dissection (ND): Group (IR+/ND-) had 28 patients, Group (IR+/ND+) had 24 patients, Group (IR-/ND+) had 15 patients, and Group (IR-/ND-) had 34 healthy controls. All the participants underwent STCS-US. Arterial stiffness parameters relating to arterial compliance (AC) and elastic modulus (EM) were significantly changed in Group (IR+/ND-) and Group (IR+/ND+) in the transverse plane (p < 0.001, p < 0.001) and in the longitudinal plane (p < 0.001, p < 0.001); the change in β-stiffness index (β-SI) was more significant in the transverse plane (p = 0.002). Group (IR+/ND+) had significant transverse circumferential (p = 0.001) and radial strain parameters (p = 0.001). The carotid intimal medial thickness (CIMT) significantly changed in Group (IR+/ND+) compared to controls (p = 0.001). Our findings indicate that neck irradiation and neck dissection increase arterial stiffness as single treatments; however, double treatment is associated with a higher increase. Neck irradiation affects strain parameters more than neck dissection alone. The study demonstrated the feasibility and clinical value of the STCS method in assessing arterial stiffness and its potential use in cardiovascular risk assessment for patients with head and neck cancer.
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- Bengu Depboylu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Türkiye;
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Türkiye; (A.E.); (H.S.B.); (V.K.); (Y.B.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Türkiye; (A.E.); (H.S.B.); (V.K.); (Y.B.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Türkiye; (A.E.); (H.S.B.); (V.K.); (Y.B.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Türkiye; (A.E.); (H.S.B.); (V.K.); (Y.B.)
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Türkiye;
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Türkiye
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
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Lo WC, Chang CM, Cheng PC, Wen MH, Wang CT, Cheng PW, Liao LJ. The Applications and Potential Developments of Ultrasound in Oral Cancer Management. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2022; 21:15330338221133216. [PMID: 36254559 PMCID: PMC9580086 DOI: 10.1177/15330338221133216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Oral cancer is endemic and causes a great burden in Southern Asia. It is preferably treated by surgery with/without adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) or chemoradiation therapy, depending on the stage of the disease. Close or positive resection margin and cervical lymph node (LN) metastasis are important prognostic factors that have been presented to be related to undesirable locoregional recurrence and poor survival. Ultrasound (US) is a simple, noninvasive, time-saving, and inexpensive diagnostic modality. It can depict soft tissues very clearly without the risk of radiation exposure. Additionally, it is real-time and continuous image is demonstrated during the exam. Furthermore, the clinician can perform US-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) or core needle biopsy (CNB) at the same time. US with/without US-guided FNA/CNB is reported to be of value in determining tumor thickness (TT), depth of invasion (DOI), and cervical LN metastasis, and in aiding the staging of oral cancer. DOI has a relevant prognostic value as reported in the eighth edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer staging of oral cancer. In the present review, we describe the clinical applications of US in oral cancer management in different phases and potential applications in the future. In the pretreatment and surgical phase, US can be used to evaluate TT/DOI and surgical margins of oral cancer in vivo and ex vivo. The prediction of a malignant cervical LN (nodal metastasis) by the US-based prediction model can guide the necessity of FNA/CNB and elective neck dissection in clinical early-stage oral cancer. In the posttreatment surveillance phase, US with/without US-guided FNA or CNB is helpful in the detection of nodal persistence or LN recurrence, and can assess the possibility and extent of carotid artery stenosis after irradiation therapy. Both US elastography and US swallowing assessment are potentially helpful to the management of oral cancer.
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- Wu-Chia Lo
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei,Graduate Institute of Medicine, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan,Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance and Research Study Group, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei,Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei,Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance and Research Study Group, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City,Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei,Department of Communication Engineering, Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology, New Taipei City
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei,Department of Electrical Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei,Head and Neck Cancer Surveillance and Research Study Group, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City,Department of Electrical Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan,Li-Jen Liao, MD, PhD, Department of Otolaryngology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, 21, Section 2, Nan-Ya South Road, Banqiao, New Taipei 22061.
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