Contemporary management of cancer of the oral cavity

Publication

Contemporary management of cancer of the oral cavity

Journal Paper/Review - Jul 1, 2010

Genden Eric M, Rodrigo Juan Pablo, Rapidis Alexander D, Shaha Ashok R, Stöckli Sandro, Haigentz Missak, Owen Randall P, Suárez Carlos, Takes Robert P, Silver Carl E, Ferlito Alfio, Rinaldo Alessandra

Citation

Genden E, Rodrigo J, Rapidis A, Shaha A, Stöckli S, Haigentz M, Owen R, Suárez C, Takes R, Silver C, Ferlito A, Rinaldo A. Contemporary management of cancer of the oral cavity. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2010; 267:1001-17.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2010; 267

Publication Date

Jul 1, 2010

Issn Electronic

1434-4726

Pages

1001-17

Brief description/objective

Oral cancer represents a common entity comprising a third of all head and neck malignant tumors. The options for curative treatment of oral cavity cancer have not changed significantly in the last three decades; however, the work up, the approach to surveillance, and the options for reconstruction have evolved significantly. Because of the profound functional and cosmetic importance of the oral cavity, management of oral cavity cancers requires a thorough understanding of disease progression, approaches to management and options for reconstruction. The purpose of this review is to discuss the most current management options for oral cavity cancers.