Prognostic factors and related complications/sequalae of squamous cell carcinoma located in the gingivobuccal complex.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gingivobuccal complex (GBC) was a relatively new concept of oral subsite that was comprises of the upper and/or lower gingiva, gingival buccal sulcus, and adjacent buccal mucosa. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the GBC had a poor prognosis, with few studies analyzing this particular entity. The objective of this study was to analyze the risk factors affecting the prognosis and complications/sequalae of gingivobuccal complex cancer.

Methods

Between December 2014 and August 2019, a total of 122 patients diagnosed with primary gingivobuccal complex cancer in Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University were enrolled in the study. Through outpatient reviewed and telephone followed-up for 2-5 years postoperatively, postoperative relapse and complication

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9316736 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature