Is routine inclusion of level IV necessary in neck dissection for clinically NO supraglottic carcinoma?

Cagli, SEDAT; Yuece, Imdat; Gueney, Ercihan

doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2006.08.009

Is routine inclusion of level IV necessary in neck dissection for clinically NO supraglottic carcinoma?

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Cagli S., Yuece I., Gueney E.

OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, vol.136, no.2, pp.287-290, 2007 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 136 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2007
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.otohns.2006.08.009
Journal Name: OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.287-290
Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Elective level II to IV dissection has become a common practice for patients with NO neck and supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma. Several authors have questioned the necessity of dissecting level IV and the possible risk of associated morbidities such as chyle leak and phrenic nerve injury.