They visited our department June 2007–October 2012.
Four (22%) patients achieved complete response (CR). After radiotherapy, the patients with an additional 20 Gy, primary site samples underwent a biopsy. The histopathological score was CR in all 4 patients. Thirteen (72%) patients and 1 (6%) patient achieved a partial response (PR) and no change (NC), respectively. They underwent surgery. As the extent of surgical resection was reset after treatment, it reduced in most of the patients. Seven (50%) patients underwent neck surgery and three patients underwent reconstructive surgery using the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap.
The 3-year survival rate and 3-year local control rate were 94.4% and 100%, respectively.