Detection of cervical lymph node metastasis in head and neck cancer patients with clinically N0 neck—a meta-analysis comparing different imaging modalities

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>How to properly manage clinically negative neck of head and neck cancer patients is a controversial topic. Research is now directed toward finding a method sensitive enough to bring the risk of occult metastases below 20%. The aim of...

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Main Authors: Liao Li-Jen, Lo Wu-Chia, Hsu Wan-Lun, Wang Chi-Te, Lai Mei-Shu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/236