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  • Twenty-nine patients with large masses near the carotid artery underwent surgery including the preservation of the artery and treatment with iodine-125 implants through absorbable sutures.
  • Of the patients, 18 had recurrent tumors after previous treatments, while 11 were treated for primary tumors.
  • Results showed that 76% were disease-free in the implant area, 62% in the neck overall, with average survival times of 15 months for primary and 12 months for recurrent cases, indicating that this approach could help manage tumors while preserving the artery.

Article Abstract

Twenty-nine patients with large masses attached to the carotid artery underwent surgical resection, preservation of the artery, and intraoperative iodine 125 implantation via an absorbable suture. Eighteen were treated for recurrent neoplasms, having failed prior surgery and/or irradiation therapy. Eleven were treated primarily. With a minimum follow-up of one year, 76% were disease free in the implant volume and 62% were disease free in the entire neck. Distant metastases occurred in 45%. Mean survival was 15 months in the primary group (range, two to 50 months) and 12 months in the recurrent group (range, four to 26 months). This technique shows promise in providing local control without necessity for sacrifice of the carotid artery.

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