Clinicopathological parameters affecting nodal yields in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma receiving selective neck dissection

Advanced age and T-classification independently affect lymph node yields in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma. Hence, they have to be considered for interpretation of both nodal yield and recommended minimum lymph node counts. Furthermore, resection of more than 17 lymph nodes is associated with a significantly lower risk of locoregional recurrence.