Prognostic significance of preoperative anaemia on occurrence of regional metastases and second primary tumours in patients with early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of preoperative anaemia on the risk of occurrence of regional metastases and second primary tumours in patients with early-stage (cT1 –T2N0M0) oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) after primary surgical treatment. Consecutive patients with OSCC who were referred to University Hospital Dubrava and University Clinical Centre of Kosovo between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2010, and who met the following criteria, were included: adult> 18 years of age; verified cT1–T2N0M0 stage; available data on clinical and laboratory work-up allowing the assessment of demographics, lifestyle/habits, anaemia, and comorbidities.
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research