Prognostic impact of elective tracheotomy in resected oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma: A nationwide cohort study.

Ku-Hao FangChung-Jan KangLi-Yu LeeShu-Hang NgChien-Yu Lin Wen-Cheng ChenJin-Ching LinYao-Te TsaiShu-Ru LeeChih-Yen ChienChun-Hung HuaCheng Ping WangTsung-Ming ChenShyuang-Der TerngChi-Ying TsaiHung-Ming WangJason Chia-Hsun HsiehKang-Hsing FanChih-Hua YehChih-Hung LinChung-Kan TsaoNai-Ming ChengTuan-Jen FangShiang-Fu HuangLi-Ang LeeYu-Chien WangWan-Ni LinLi-Jen HsinTzu-Chen YenYu-Wen WenChih-Hung Lin

Published in: Cancer medicine (2024)

While elective tracheotomy in resected OCSCC patients may not significantly affect survival, it could be associated with prolonged hospital stays.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
prognostic factors
end stage renal disease
patients undergoing
lymph node
ejection fraction
healthcare
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
lymph node metastasis
acute care