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H Kurita1, N Uzawa2, H Nakayama3
1Committee for Revision of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oral Cancer, Japanese Society of Oral Oncology, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|December 25, 2024
Summary
New clinical practice guidelines for oral cancer (oral squamous cell carcinoma) in Japan have been released. These guidelines aim to standardize and enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and care for oral cancer patients.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Oral Surgery
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
Background:
- The Japanese Society of Oral Oncology and Japanese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have collaborated to create clinical practice guidelines for oral cancer.
- Previous editions were published in 2009, 2013, and 2019, with the 2023 edition representing the latest update.
- The guidelines focus on improving and standardizing the quality of oral cancer treatment in Japan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the 2023 edition of the clinical practice guidelines for oral cancer (oral squamous cell carcinoma).
- To present the most relevant guidelines and clinical questions (CQs) for the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and supportive care of oral cancer patients in Japan.
Main Methods:
- Development of clinical practice guidelines involving joint efforts from two major Japanese surgical societies.
- Identification of 60 clinical questions (CQs) relevant to oral cancer management.
- Conducting systematic reviews based on the GRADE approach for 11 selected CQs.
Main Results:
- The 2023 edition of the guidelines has been developed, incorporating updated evidence and expert consensus.
- Key guidelines and CQs covering diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and supportive care are detailed.
- Systematic reviews informed the evidence base for specific clinical questions.
Conclusions:
- The 2023 guidelines provide a standardized framework for oral cancer care in Japan.
- These guidelines are essential for healthcare professionals managing oral squamous cell carcinoma.
- The updated recommendations aim to optimize patient outcomes and quality of care.
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