J Craniomaxillofac Surg
October 2011
Aims: Evaluation of the accuracy of palpation, CT scan and Martínez-Gimeno Score System in the assessment of neck nodes metastasis in squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.
Design: This is a prospective triple blind study performed in 40 consecutive patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.
Patients: 40 consecutive patients suffering primary oral squamous cell carcinoma, without any treatment before surgery, palpation or CT Scan.