How can we learn from recurrence ? − Surgery for tongue cancer adhering to anatomy and basic principles −

To improve the treatment outcomes of oral cancer, it is crucial to minimize the risk of recurrence after primary treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to clearly define the points to be aware of in preoperative diagnosis, surgical resection, and postoperative follow-up before proceeding with treatment. In this study, we retrospectively reviewed cases of tongue cancer treated at our facility and reconfirmed the points to be conscious of in order to reduce recurrence. Here, we report the overview of our findings.