Frequency of Level IIb Neck Dissections for OSCC

Introduction: Selective neck dissection (SND) is the gold standard in oncological management of the neck, it enables us to reduce the morbidity of neck dissection while maintaining the same oncological results. Spinal accessory nerve dysfunction and related shoulder disability is the commonest morbidity associated with dissection of Level IIb. This study was undertaken to ascertain the frequency of undertaking Level IIb dissection and the rate of Nodal metastasis to this level.

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