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Conclusions We recommend categorical bilateral neck dissection in order to reliably remove occult lymph node metastases. Adjuvant treatment modalities should be applied more frequently in controlled clinical trials and should generally be implemented in cases with unclear margins and lymphatic spread. Clinical relevance This study provides new treatment strategies for primary tumour disease and for tumour recurrence.

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Source: Head and Neck Oncology - February 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research