Elective neck dissection versus observation for cN0 neck of squamous cell carcinoma primarily located in the maxillary gingiva and alveolar ridge: a retrospective study of 129 cases

This retrospective study suggests that END should be recommended as a preferred management strategy for stage T2 to T4 disease and that observation may be an acceptable alternative to END for stage T1 tumors if strict compliance with a cancer surveillance protocol is followed.