Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America
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Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am · Nov 2018
ReviewMultidisciplinary Team Planning for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer.
The multidisciplinary team planning conference is critical in the evaluation and management of patients with head and neck cancer. The management is complex and dictates the care of a multidisciplinary team for optimal results. ⋯ Second, the team improves the accuracy of diagnosis and staging on which to base the most appropriate treatment. Third, the team improves the outcomes of treatment by appealing to the best available evidence, by following clinical practice guidelines and treatment algorithms, and by engaging in clinical research trials.