Documentation and Data Collection of Neck Dissection and its Specimen

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2001;17(1):8-12.
Published online May 30, 2001.

Eun Chang Choi;Yoon Woo Koh;Chui Ho Kim;Dong Young Kim

경부청소술 시료의 기록과 자료의 보관

최은창;고윤우;김철호;김동영

Abstract

It is well established that cervical lymph node metastasis is the base of clinical study on head and neck cancer. But few studies have been reported on lymph node metastasis of head and neck cancer in Korea. We consider it essential that studies on cervical lymph node metastases are conducted on pathologically proven database. Therefore, We must have database and consitent system for documentation and data collection of neck dissection specimen for prospective and retrospective study. Herein, We suggest several points from our experiences performing the proper data collection and documentation of neck dissection specimen.

Key Words: Neck dissection, Lymph node metastasis, Data collection, Documentation

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