Sentinel node biopsy (neck dissection only if biopsy positive) vs Elective neck dissection
Disease-free survival · Adults with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer
Sentinel node biopsy (neck dissection only if biopsy positive) showed no clear difference in disease-free survival (new disease, progression, and mortality) compared with elective neck dissection (low certainty).
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