The Rate of Submandibular Gland Involvement in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Whether the submandibular gland (SMG) can be preserved during neck dissection in surgical treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is controversial. Here, we investigate the SMG involvement rate and provide a basis for preserving the submandibular gland during neck dissection in appropriate cases of OSCC.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research