Diagnostic utility of microsurgical carbon dioxide laser excision of oral potentially malignant lesions vs incisional biopsy: a retrospective histopathological review

ConclusionsUse of LEB to supplement CIB appears superior in the detection of severe dysplasia and frank malignancy in OPMLs compared with use of CIB alone. Prospective trials are indicated to determine if the superior diagnostic utility of LEB improves patient outcomes with regard to earlier detection of oral squamous cell and/or verrucous carcinoma.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research