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Intraoperative Assessment of Resection Margins in Oral Cavity Cancer: This is the Way
Published on: May 10, 2021
[Treatment of mouth cancer. General principles as well as surgical aspects]
J L Roodenburg1, J M Nauta, A Vermey
1Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, sectie Oncologie, Academisch Ziekenhuis Groningen, Postbus 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen.
Abstract:
An overview is presented of the various treatment modalities in head and neck cancer, the emphasis being on oral cancer. Evaluation of the neck with regard to the possible presence of regional lymph node metastases is an integral part of the examination and treatment of patients with oral cancer. A strong plea is made for a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment and rehabilitation of this patient group.
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