Neck dissection and stroke in patients with oral cavity cancer: A population ‐based cohort study

ConclusionOur data demonstrate that neck dissection does not increase the risk of stroke in patients with oral cavity cancer. Patients have higher risk of stroke after cancer treatment because of their older age, specific comorbidities, and/or type of postoperative treatment. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2016

Source: Head and Neck - July 19, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chia ‐Fan Chang, Yen‐Ling Kuo, Christy Pu, Yiing‐Jenq Chou Tags: Original Article Source Type: research