Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 225-226, December 2009

Tumor Size and Lymph Node Involvement Predict Survival in Patients with Oral Cancer

Health Outcome Analyst, CancerCare Manitoba, Epidemiology & Cancer Registry, Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg MB, R3E 0V9, Canada

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Clinical and histopathologic independent prognostic factors in oral squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective study of 334 cases.

Arduino PG, Carrozzo M, et al.

J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008;66(8):1570-9.

Reviewer Name

Zoann Nugent, PhD

Purpose/Question

This retrospective hospital-based study reviewed and evaluated the outcome of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) with the aim of identifying factors affecting the clinical course and survival rate. (Quote, Abstract).

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

A retrospective case series

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00097-9

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.05.006

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 225-226, December 2009

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