Rana M, Iqbal A, Warraich R, Ruecker M, Eckardt AM, Gellrich NC. Modern surgical management of tongue carcinoma - a clinical retrospective research over a 12 years period. Head Neck Oncol. 2011 Sep 29;3:43.

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 modern treatment strategies for the tongue carcinoma.
Source: Head and Neck Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research