MRI and frozen section evaluation of mylohyoid muscle in determining surgical approach for T2-T3 floor of the mouth cancer.
Giancarlo TirelliLudovica CostariolNicoletta GardenalMargherita TofanelliEgidio SiaJerry PoleselFabiola GiudiciPaolo Boscolo-RizzoAlberto Vito MarcuzzoPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
Considering MM invasion for surgical approach selection in cT2-cT3 FOM tumors appears oncologically safe, with better functional outcomes in muscle preservation. Preoperative MRI for MM assessment combined with intraoperative FS analysis provides reliable guidance for surgical decision-making.