A meta-analysis of margin size and local recurrence in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

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Abstract

Excision margins for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) are poorly understood. Close (<5mm) and involved (<1mm) pathological margins are key indicators of the need for adjuvant treatment. This review aimed to assess the impact of pathological margin size on local recurrence rates.

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Journal

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Oral Oncol.

Title: Oral oncology

Publisher: Elsevier BV

ISSN (Electronic): 1879-0593

ISSN (Print): 1368-8375

Publication date (Electronic): May 2015

Volume: 51

Issue: 5

Affiliations

[1 ] Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom. Electronic address: c.anderson@doctors.org.uk.

[2 ] Department of Histopathology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, United Kingdom.

[3 ] Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UY, United Kingdom.

Article

Publisher Item ID: S1368-8375(15)00027-5

DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2015.01.015

PubMed ID: 25716108

SO-VID: 1271ae2c-54d2-439f-88c5-f05fe6735bce

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Keywords: Pathology,Excision margins,Oral squamous cell carcinoma

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Keywords: Pathology, Excision margins, Oral squamous cell carcinoma

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