Management of the clinically negative neck in early squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.
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The management of the clinically negative neck in early squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity is controversial. This article presents the arguments in favor and against the various options for management of these patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
دوره 38 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005