Reduced complications and mortality after admission for head and neck cancer in patients with previous dental scaling: a retrospective cohort study based on real-world data
In conclusion, we suggested that HNC patients who received DS had reduced complications and mortality compared with those without DS. It is essential to interpret this association with caution due to the confounding factors involved. Our study implied the possibility that clinical physicians may encourage HNC patients to receive regular DS.
Authors
- Che-Hsuan Lin
- Chia‐Yen Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2928-3337)
- Chien‐Chang Liao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6694-0730)
- Hsun‐Hua Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1473-4799)
- Chuen‐Chau Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9603-5456)
- Ta-Liang Chen
- Chun-Chieh Yeh
- Yi-Sheng Chou
Institutions
- China Medical University (TW)
- Taipei Medical University Hospital (TW)
- University of Illinois Chicago (US)
- Taiwan Adventist Hospital (TW)
- Taipei City Hospital (TW)
- China Medical University Hospital (TW)
- Wan Fang Hospital (TW)
- Taipei Medical University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332992
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Health and Welfare
- Health and Welfare Data Science Center
- National Science and Technology Council