Survival Outcomes in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the external auditory canal (EAC) are rare tumors representing a surgical challenge. Current knowledge is based largely on case series; thus, the level of evidence is weak. This study sought to systematically review the available SCC of the EAC literature and to identify risk factors for overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS). A systematic review and meta-analysis of papers searched up to December 2022 through PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted. Quality assessment of the eligible studies was done according to the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Pooled univariate and multivariable analyses and meta-analysis using a random-effects or fixed-effects Mantel-Haenszel model were performed. Fifteen articles (282 patients) met the inclusion criteria and were included in the quantitative analysis. The pooled multivariable analysis revealed cT3 and cT4 as independent prognostic factors for OS (p = 0.005, and p < 0.001, respectively) and DSS (p = 0.002, and p < 0.001, respectively). Local recurrence rate was 32.3%. The meta-analysis estimated significantly higher odds ratios for advanced T categories, than cT1-T2 tumors for OS and DSS (OR = 3.55; 95% CI, 1.93-6.52, and OR = 3.73; 95% CI, 2.00-6.97, respectively). In conclusion, locally advanced tumors were associated with poor prognosis. Poor outcomes mostly occurred due to local recurrence.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:12

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Journal of clinical medicine - 12(2023), 7 vom: 24. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Cazzador, Diego [VerfasserIn]
Franz, Leonardo [VerfasserIn]
Tealdo, Giulia [VerfasserIn]
Carobbio, Andrea Luigi Camillo [VerfasserIn]
Ferraro, Maria [VerfasserIn]
Mazzoni, Antonio [VerfasserIn]
Marioni, Gino [VerfasserIn]
Zanoletti, Elisabetta [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

External auditory canal
Journal Article
Meta-analysis
Review
Squamous cell carcinoma
Survival
Systematic review
Temporal bone carcinoma

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Date Revised 15.04.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/jcm12072490

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM355529335