Controversies in the treatment of early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma.

The treatment of early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is still a controversial issue. Thanks to the 8 edition of TNM by AJCC there is a better distinction between the stages of OSCC. However, Stages I and II still share the same treatment protocol, even if the prognosis is radically different.

An exchange technique in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy to insert a larger operative cannula to facilitate advanced procedures.

The paper describes a modification of the surgical technique for temporomandibular joint arthroscopy, using an exchange guide to replace the 2.2 mm cannula with one of 2.9 mm to better facilitate osteoplasty of the medial wall.

Impact of histological tumor grade on the behavior and prognosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.

Introduction: Unlike other types of cancers, the prognostic value of histological tumor grade is not well determined for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). This study therefore aimed to evaluate the impact of tumor differentiation on prognosis and overall survival of patients affected by squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.

Materials And Method: A retrospective analysis was conducted using the records of patients diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity between 2010 and 2015.