Accuracy of sentinel lymph node biopsy in early oral squamous cell carcinoma
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Long term results of sentinel lymph node biopsy in early oral squamous cell carcinoma
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0901-5027
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.438