Prevalence and implications of bilateral and solely contralateral lymph node metastases in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Ann-Kristin StruckmeierMayte BuchbenderAbbas AgaimyMarco KestingPublished in: Clinical oral investigations (2024)
These findings provide valuable insights for surgeons considering contralateral ND or extended adjuvant treatment for OSCC patients. However, the absence of high-level evidence from randomized controlled trials impedes the establishment of a definitive standard of care.
Keyphrases
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- end stage renal disease
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