The impact of close surgical margins on recurrence in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract Background Close margins influence treatment and outcome in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). This study evaluates 187 cases of surgically treated OSCC regarding the impact of close margins on recurrence-free survival (RFS) and disease-specific survival (DSS). Methods Predi...

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Main Authors: Joseph Solomon, Ashley Hinther, T. Wayne Matthews, Steven C. Nakoneshny, Rob Hart, Joseph C. Dort, Shamir P. Chandarana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-020-00483-w