Radiation Oncology Journal

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Results of Radiotherapy in Hypopharyngeal Cancer

하인두암의 방사선치료

  • Shin Byung Chul (Department of Radiation Oncology, Kosin University Gospel Hospital) ;
  • Yum Ha Yong (Department of Radiation Oncology, Kosin University Gospel Hospital) ;
  • Moon Chang Woo (Department of Radiation Oncology, Kosin University Gospel Hospital) ;
  • Jeong Tae Sik (Department of Radiation Oncology, Kosin University Gospel Hospital)
  • 신병철 (고신대학교 의과대학 복음병원 방사선종양학과) ;
  • 염하용 (고신대학교 의과대학 복음병원 방사선종양학과) ;
  • 문창우 (고신대학교 의과대학 복음병원 방사선종양학과) ;
  • 정태식 (고신대학교 의과대학 복음병원 방사선종양학과)
  • Published : 2002.09.01
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Abstract

Purpose : The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness, survival rate and complications of radiation therapy and chemoradiation treatment in hypopharyngeal cancer. Methods and Materials : From January 1984 to December 1999, 56 patients who had hypopharyngeal carcinoma treated with curative radiation therapy were retrospectively studied. Twenty four patients $(42.9\%)$ were treated with radiation therapy alone (Group I) and $32\;(57.1\%)$ treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation (Group II). Total radiation dose ranged from 40.5 to 83. 5 Gy (median 67.9 Gy). Radiotherapy was given with conventional technique in 9 patients $(16.4\%)$, with hyperfractionation I ($1.15\~1.2$ Gy/fr., BID) in 26 $(47.2\%)$, hyperfractionation II (1.35 Gy/fr., BID) in 18 $(32.7\%)$, and accelerated fractionation (1.6 Gy/fr., BID) in 2 $(3.6\%)$. In chemotherapy, 5-FU ($1,000\;mg/m^2$ daily for 5 consecutive days) and cisplatin ($100\;mg/m^2$ on day 1) were administered in a cycle of 3 weeks interval, and a total of 1 to 3 cycles (average 2..3 cycles) were given prior to radiation therapy. Follow up duration was $1\~195$ months (median 28 months). Results : Overall 2 and 5 year survival rates were $40.6\%\;and\;27.6\%;\;50.0\%\;and\;30.0\%$ in Group I, and $36.4\%\;and\;26.3\%$ in Group II, respectively. Complete local control rates in Group I and II were $70.0\%\;and\;67.7\%$, respectively. The response to radiotherapy and nodal stage were statistically significant prognostic factors. The complication rate was increased in Group II and was decreased in hyperfractionation. Conclusion : The response to radiotherapy and nodal stage were valid factors to indicate the degree of control over the hypopharyngeal cancer. The induction cisplatin, 5-Fu chemotherapy was not valid in terms of local control rate and survival rate, but did contribute to an increased complication rate. The use of hyperfractionation was valid to reduce the late radiation complications.

목적 : 하인두암 환자에서 방사선단독치료와 항암화학요법 병용치료시의 반응과 생존율, 그리고 합병증에 영향을 미치는 요소를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1984년 1월부터 1999년 12월까지 고신대학교 복음병원 치료방사선과에서 치료를 받았던 환자 중 근치적 목적으로 방사선치료 단독 또는 항암화학요법과 병용치료를 받았던 56명을 대상으로 후향적 조사를 하였다. 방사선 단독치료(Group I)가 24명$(42.9\%)$, 항암화학방사선치료(Group II)가 32명$(57.1\%)$이었다. 방사선치료는 정규분할 조사법으로 9명$(16.4\%)$, 과분할조사로 분할선량이 $1.15\~1.2\;Gy$인 경우가 26명$(47.2\%)$, 1.35 Gy인 경우가 18명$(32.7\%)$, 가속과분할조사로 2명$(3.6\%)$이 치료받았으며 총 방사선량은 $40.5\~83.5\;Gy$ (평균선량 68.3 Gy)이었다. 항암화학요법은 cisplatin $100\;mg/m^2$을 day 1에, 5-FU $1,000\;mg/m^2$를 day $2\~6$에 방사선치료에 선행해서 사용하였으며 3주 간격으로 시행하였고 환자에 따라 1회에서 3회까지 시행하였다(평균 2.3회). 추적관찰기간은 1개월에서 195개월 이었고 중앙값은 28개월이었다. 결과 : 전체 대상 환자들의 3년 및 5년 생존율은 $40.6\%,\;27.6\%$였고, Group I은 $50.0\%,\;30.0\%$, II는 $36.4\%,\;26.3\%$였다. 국소제어율은 Group I에서 완전관해율이 $70.0\%$, Group II에서는 완전관해율이 $67.7\%$였다. 생존율에 영향을 미치는 예후인자로는 방사선치료에 대한 반응과 림프절 병기로 나타났다. 항암화학요법을 병용한 군에서 합병증 발생율이 높았으나 다분할 조사군에서는 정규분할조사군보다 적게 나타났다. 결론 : 하인두암의 방사선치료 결과는 방사선치료에 대한 반응과 경부 림프절 병기에 따라 좌우되었다. Cisplatin, 5-FU를 방사선치료 전 선행하여 $1\~3$회 사용하는 것은 하인두암의 국소제어율과 생존율에 가치가 없는 것으로 증명되었으며 오히려 합병증을 높이는 것으로 판명되었다. 다분할 방사선치료는 후기 합병증을 저하시키는 것으로 판명되었다.

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