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For postoperative radiation for oral cavity cancer, should the entire surgical bed including grafts and plates (eg reconstructed mandible) receive the full 60 Gy?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Florida

Yes

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Radiation Oncology · NYC Health + Hospitals

Yes always. There are risks of tumor seeding or contamination during recon, or as a result of altered lymphatic and vascular drainage.

For postoperative radiation for oral cavity cancer, should the entire surgical bed including grafts and plates (eg reconstructed mandible) receive the full 60 Gy? | Mednet