Highlights • Omitting prophylactic PEG and younger age associated with increased weight loss. • Higher risk of feeding tube duration with prophylactic PEG and older patients. • Prophylactic PEG did…
We wish to address the article entitled “Evaluation of the 10 %-rule in sentinel lymph node biopsy for clinically node-negative oral squamous cell carcinoma” by Tellman et al. . While the…
Highlights • Lymph node metastasis with extranodal extension was the most important prognostic factor. • Postoperative radiotherapy was associated with a lower risk of recurrence and a good prognosis. •…
Highlights • This study is the first to explore the efficacy and safety of the docetaxel, cisplatin, and capecitabine (TPC) regimen compared to GP and TPF. • Our findings indicate…
Highlights • The 10%-rule effectively identified metastatic sentinel nodes intraoperatively. • Applying the 10%-rule per neck side must be considered. • Raising the threshold is not advised, as this leads…
Highlights • The most common definition of delayed DTI is a time interval exceeding 30 days. • Delays in DTI over 30 days significantly reduce overall survival for head and…
Highlights • The first to analyze data retrospectively from pediatric PTC patients in a large medical unit with a particular focus on LNM patterns. • Comparative analysis between DSV-PTC and…
Highlights • Preservation of submandibular gland during lymph node dissection is oncologically safe in selected patients with OSCC. • Temporal fossa is an anatomical site receiving very low dose of…
Highlights • Circumferential defects resulting from surgery of head and neck cancers are a reconstructive challenge for surgeons. • The jejunal free flap requires a single surgical session for harvesting…
Highlights • A review of malpractice cases involving testicular cancer patients was performed. • About 24 malpractice cases were identified, the majority of which were related to delayed diagnosis. •…
