There is no data to suggest that delayed tracheostomy offers a morbidity or mortality advantage.
What Is the Oncologic Safety of Using the Submental Flap to Reconstruct Oral Cavity Cancer Defects?
It is oncologically safe to use the submental flap for reconstruction. Here’s a look at whether it’s oncologically safe to use the submental flap for reconstruction of oral cavity cancer defects.
Is Routine Genetic Testing Warranted in Head and Neck Paragangliomas?
All individuals presenting with an extratympanic paraganglioma of the head and neck should undergo genetic testing.
When Should Parotidectomy and a Neck Dissection Be Performed in Cutaneous SCC of the Head and Neck?
There is no uniformity or consensus on the effective management of the N zero nodal basin in cSCC.
Do All Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Require a PET Scan at Diagnosis?
The use of PET scan is recommended at diagnosis for patients presenting at clinical stages III and IV for head and neck cancer.
Should the Contralateral Tonsil Be Removed in Cases of HPV-Positive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil?
The contralateral tonsil should routinely be removed in cases of suspected or known unilateral HPV+ TSCC.
Is Core Needle Biopsy Effective for Assessment of Head and Neck Lesions?
Ultrasound guided core needle biopby is a minimally invasive and accurate diagnostic option for the assessment of head and neck lesions, including lymphoma.
Is it Safe to Kiss in Era of HPV Head and Neck Cancer ‘Epidemic’?
Patients in both the general (noncancer) and HPV-OPC populations may enquire whether they should avoid open-mouth kissing to prevent either acquiring or transmitting oral HPV infection.
Does the Use of Steroids Perioperatively in Parotid Surgery Affect Facial Nerve Outcomes?
Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) is a potential complication following parotid surgery.
When Should a Level IIB Neck Dissection Be Performed In Treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
In elective neck dissections for most HNSCC primary sites, level IIB nodes can be left intact, thus minimizing risk of damage to the spinal accessory nerve.
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