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European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

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01-01-2013 | Editorial

Radical neck dissection: is it still indicated?

Authors: Marc Hamoir, Carl E. Silver, Sandra Schmitz, Robert P. Takes, Alessandra Rinaldo, Juan P. Rodrigo, K. Thomas Robbins, Karen T. Pitman, Jesus E. Medina, Alfio Ferlito

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 1/2013

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The presence of lymph node metastases in the neck remains a significant prognostic factor affecting patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Thus, treatment of regional disease remains a critical issue in the management of many patients. …

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Title: Radical neck dissection: is it still indicated?
Authors: Marc Hamoir
Carl E. Silver
Sandra Schmitz
Robert P. Takes
Alessandra Rinaldo
Juan P. Rodrigo
K. Thomas Robbins
Karen T. Pitman
Jesus E. Medina
Alfio Ferlito
Publication date: 01-01-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-012-2237-7

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