Lymph Node Yield and Ratio in Selective and Modified Radical Neck Dissection in Head and Neck Cancer—Impact on Oncological Outcome

Lymph Node Yield and Ratio in Selective and Modified Radical Neck Dissection in Head and Neck Cancer—Impact on Oncological Outcome

<i>Background</i>: Lymph node metastases are associated with poor prognosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Neck dissection (ND) is often performed prior to or after (chemo)radiation (CRT) and is an integral part of HNSCC treatment strategies. The impact of CRT delivere...

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Main Authors: Sean C. Sheppard, Lukas Frech, Roland Giger, Lluís Nisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
neck dissection
selective neck dissection
radical modified neck dissection
head and neck cancer
squamous cell carcinoma
chemoradiation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/9/2205

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