Margin Analysis in Head and Neck Cancer: State of the Art and Future Directions

Annals of Surgical Oncology
Michael M LiStephen Y Kang

Abstract

The status of surgical margins is the most important prognosticator for patients undergoing surgical resection of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Despite this, analysis of surgical margins is fraught with inconsistencies, including the ways in which margins are sampled and interpreted. Fundamentally, even the definition what constitutes a "clear" (or negative) margin may vary between institutions, surgeons, and pathologists. The PubMed database was queried for articles relevant to the topic, and experts in the field were consulted regarding key articles for inclusion. Abstracts were reviewed and the full text was accessed for articles of particular interest. Data regarding various approaches to traditional margin analysis have been published without consensus. Several next-generation technologies have emerged in recent years that hold promise. An overview and appraisal of traditional margin analysis techniques are provided. Additionally, we explore novel technologies that may assist in more accurate margin assessment, guide the extent of surgical resections intraoperatively, and inform decisions regarding adjuvant treatment postoperatively.

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Sep 1, 2019·Annals of Surgical Oncology·Dustin A SilvermanStephen Y Kang
Nov 6, 2020·Annals of Surgical Oncology·Thamizhp Pozhil GunaS Bharathi
Apr 14, 2021·Annals of Surgical Oncology·Zuzana SaidakAntoine Galmiche
Apr 22, 2021·European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·Pierre GazdaSébastien Vergez

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