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December 2026

ARDOIN A, Vasudevan SS, Rodrigues KC, Vance CJ, et al
Mohs vs. Wide Local Excision for Early-Stage (AJCC 0-II) Cutaneous Head and Neck Melanoma: A Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3514-3526.
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RAHIM S, Kumari M, Abid E, Hoti RK, et al
Efficacy and Safety of Cisplatin Versus Carboplatin for Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3501-3513.
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LORINI L, Governini E, Di Bello A, Uccella S, et al
Time to Rethink Pathology Reporting in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3495-3500.
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BRUCCHI F, Poli F, Sperotto B, Colombo C, et al
Surgery After Thermal Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: A Systematic Review of Surgical Risk, Strategy and Pathological Findings.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3480-3494.
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KOHLER HF, Vartanian JG, Kowalski LP
Preoperative Predictors of Close or Compromised Surgical Margins in Patients With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3419-3426.
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MENDIS RL, Manzie T, Clark JR, Gupta R, et al
The Impact of Margin Status Following Surgery for Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma to the Parotid Gland.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3427-3434.
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BYORTH JK, Soule SM, Seliger BJ, Bavier RD, et al
Ketorolac Use After Head and Neck Free Tissue Transfer Is Not Associated With Increased Flap Complications.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3393-3398.
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BENITES C, Chacko K, Chidarala S, Dziegielewski P, et al
Maxillofacial Re-Reconstruction of Bony Free Flaps Affected by Osteoradionecrosis: 10-Year Single-Institution Experience.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3363-3371.
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SHANNON N, Yabe TE, Ashford B
Superior Labial Artery Mucosal Flap (SLAM) for Reconstruction of Major Lower Lip Mucosal Defects.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3356-3362.
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KIM DH, Jang DW, Hwang SH
Antegrade Versus Retrograde Facial Nerve Dissection in Benign Parotid Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3344-3355.
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KHADERI IM, Strum D, Kandahari N, Odeh AJ, et al
Timing of Postoperative Radiotherapy and Outcomes in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3337-3343.
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KOVARIK PD, Iqbal MS, Patil R, Kelly C, et al
Impact of Soft Palate Involvement on the Outcome of Definitive (Chemo)radiotherapy for Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3320-3328.
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TRUONG AA, Ho S, Apostolova MKI, Lee RH, et al
Metastatic Lymph Node Status Is Associated With Progression-Free Survival in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated With Pembrolizumab.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3329-3336.
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DA SILVA FMA, Mortari GR, Buexm LA, Carvalho RS, et al
Smoking, Tumor Subsite, and Stage as Predictors of Second Primary Tumors in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC): A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3299-3308.
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AUSTERLITZ J, Radevic A, McAdoo A, Golliday K, et al
Early Feasibility of Registration of Micro-PET/CT Scans to Annotated 3D Specimen Models.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3286-3298.
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MIRALLIE M, Modesto A, Pajiep M, Vergez S, et al
Safe Omission of Postoperative Neck Irradiation in Selected pN0 Patients With Locally Advanced Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3277-3285.
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DU EY, Mann DS, Zitsch RP, Tassone PT, et al
Association of Facility Case Volume and Patient Travel Distance With Survival in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3254-3262.
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KETSCHAU J, Mohr J, Grabenhorst A, Singer H, et al
From Nodal Metastasis to Oncologic Recurrence in Tongue and Oral Floor Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Distinct Failure Patterns and Clinicopathological Risk Profiles.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3244-3253.
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PELLET A, Agbo-Godeau S, Pouillot W, Brocheriou I, et al
Malignant Transformation in Oral Lichen Planus and Oral Lichenoid Lesions: A Retrospective Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3233-3243.
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November 2026

LEONI ER, Abbenante ED, Contrera KJ, Unrue KC, et al
Current Evidence of Precision Medicine via Multi-Omic Approaches in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Nov 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.70544.
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JOHANSSON-MALMELING C, Petersson K, Finizia C, Tuomi L, et al
Self-Reported Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors From Diagnosis to Twelve Months Post Treatment and Predictors for Moderate to Severe Long-Term Dysphagia.
Head Neck. 2026 Nov 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.70541.
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ZUIJLEN T, van Lint L, Preissner C, de Bree R, et al
The Association Between Muscle Health and Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2026 Nov 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.70542.
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LAWLESS AK, Goodman CD, Wang CH, Wang XW, et al
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancers With Perineural Spread.
Head Neck. 2026 Nov 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.70499.
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PANDEY A, Pandey L, Mishra V, Singh P, et al
Impact of Body Mass Index on Treatment Outcomes in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated With Definitive Chemoradiotherapy or Radiotherapy Alone.
Head Neck. 2026 Nov 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.70537.
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WOJTERA B, Beharry A, Lambercy K, Dubi P, et al
Robotic-Assisted Extended Sistrunk Approach (RESA) for Salvage Surgery After Head and Neck Irradiation.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3180-3192.
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RADEVIC A, Austerlitz J, McAdoo A, Golliday K, et al
Visualization of Scattered Tumor Regression Following Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy With a Novel Intraoperative PET/CT Scanner.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E119-E125.
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YOON M, Ramirez R, Smith H, Stanisce L, et al
NUT Midline Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review and Pooled Survival Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3120-3127.
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CHIESA-ESTOMBA CM, Kalfert D, Palacios-Garcia J, Tel A, et al
Risk of Cervical Metastasis in Primary Parotid Gland Malignancies: A Yo-IFOS Multicenter Retrospective Longitudinal Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3072-3082.
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CHU F, Tagliabue M, Zorzi SF, Bandi F, et al
Age Does Not Influence Cancer Mortality After Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Glottic Cancer: A Competing-Risks Analysis of 676 Patients.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3064-3071.
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HU Z, Ma R, Deng J, Sun W, et al
Management of Parapharyngeal Benign Tumors via Combined Transcervical-Submandibular and Transoral Endoscopic Approach.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3043-3051.
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CHEN D, Zhang H, Dai L, Zhang X, et al
Submental Island Flap Versus Free Flap Reconstruction in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Neoadjuvant Immunochemotherapy: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3052-3063.
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WANG T, Huang C, Li Y, Tang T, et al
Primary Chemoradiotherapy Versus Primary Surgery for Non-Metastatic Sinonasal Rhabdomyosarcoma in Adolescents and Adults.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3023-3031.
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HOWARD J, Asad S, Gillard DM, Wai KC, et al
Changes in Time to Diagnosis of HPV (+) Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3016-3022.
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USECHE M, Gomez-Castillo L, Cushing-Haugen K, Ferrandino R, et al
Poor Diet and Oral Cavity Cancer Risk in Smoking and Non-Smoking Men and Women: An Analysis of Three US Cohorts.
Head Neck. 2026;48:3004-3015.
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KURNICK B, Diamond JL, Ganry L, Hirsch DL, et al
Rethinking Risk in Glossectomy: Obesity and Overweight Status Linked to Fewer Complications and Shorter Hospital Stays.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2995-3003.
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KAPUSTIN JE, Comess SR, Nurimba M, Kwon I, et al
Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Midline Dorsal Tongue: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E112-E118.
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October 2026

RICKETTS V, Charters E, Frowen J, Poke S, et al
Geographical Location and Response to Trismus Rehabilitation Following Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: A Secondary Analysis of the Restorabite Trials.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.70529.
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CHALKER C, Burton JC, Kaempf A, Lim JY, et al
Exploring G-Tube Timing and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Receiving Chemoradiation.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.70518.
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SERT KY, Sundaresan P, Charters E, Venchiarutti R, et al
Lymphoedema in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.70526.
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TRUONG AA, Chen L, Lee RH, Wu X, et al
Obesity and Pathologic Response to Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Preliminary Results From a Pilot Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.70505.
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VERGAUWEN A, Van den Steen L, Baudelet M, Goeleven A, et al
Cost Effectiveness Analysis of the Presto-Trial: A Three-Armed RCT Evaluating Prophylactic Swallowing Exercises in Head and Neck Cancer Patients During (Chemo)radio Treatment.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70515.
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LOPOLITO AG, Akhiwu T, Gao MZ, Semprini J, et al
Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Hospitalized With Localized, Regional, and Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70522.
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ISLAM AM, Baldwin RB, Dallas AE, Dyer BJ, et al
Cancer Care Navigation Improves Timeliness of Treatment in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.70513.
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PICKETT AT, Webber C, Pugliese M, Dover K, et al
Impact of Surgical Airways on Location of Death, Healthcare Utilization, and Costs Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Population-Based Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.70479.
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PAN Z, Pei Y, Diao J, Gao K, et al
Trajectories of Plasma Epstein-Barr Virus DNA and Clinical Outcomes in Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Treated With PD-L1 Inhibitors: A Post-Hoc Analysis of a Multicenter, Phase II Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.70473.
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SHARON S, Qureshi MM, Keohan S, Luk S, et al
CyberKnife Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Reirradiation of Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Outcomes and Prognostic Factors.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.70494.
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PATEL KB, Geiss C, Welniak T, Rodriguez Y, et al
Feasibility and Acceptability of Remote Symptom Monitoring and Wearable Activity Monitoring in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 2. doi: 10.1002/hed.70491.
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AITA M, Galofaro I, Maniaci A, Lechien JR, et al
Survival Outcomes of Head and Neck Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2901-2921.
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WU FY, Ko HH, Kao HF, Cheng SJ, et al
Incidence and Site-Specific Risk Factors of Jaw Osteoradionecrosis for Head and Neck Patients in the IMRT/VMAT Era: Evidence From a Large, Hospital-Based Cohort.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2883-2892.
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TRUONG AA, Ho S, Lee RH, Wu X, et al
Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio and Survival in Pembrolizumab-Treated Oropharyngeal Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2863-2870.
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KWAN MM, Bazzi LA, Sun Z, Rand D, et al
Impact of Smoking on Treatment Outcomes in Patients With Human Papillomavirus-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2821-2829.
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DEGRANGE M, Morisseau M, Michel J, Reverdy T, et al
Systemic Treatments for Recurrent or Metastatic Sinonasal Carcinomas: A Retrospective Multicenter Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2810-2820.
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SURENDRAN S, Sunny SP, Chathoth PM, Magner WJ, et al
Pattern of Progression of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders From Real-World Data: A 24-Year Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2800-2809.
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JACKERT EP, Koh M, Vimawala S, Tang L, et al
Swab-Derived Viral Load as a Biomarker of Tumor Biology in HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2782-2791.
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BELLAVANCE S, Khoury M, Colivas J, Primiani J, et al
Comparison of In-Office and General Anesthesia Biopsies for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Public Healthcare System.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2792-2799.
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LIN MC, Jiang X, Qiu ZC, Zhou X, et al
Management of the Clinically Node-Negative Neck in Intermediate-Grade Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Single-Institution Retrospective Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2773-2781.
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LEVY BB, Wiercigroch J, Choudhary L, Shemesh-Lobl T, et al
A Multimodal Analgesia Protocol to Reduce Opioid Use Following Oral Cavity Free Flap Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2756-2763.
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HIRAI Y, Utsumi Y, Sano D, Kuwahara T, et al
Establishment of Salivary Gland Tumors Arising in Salivary Gland-Specific EWSR1::ATF1 Transgenic Mice.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2733-2744.
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DE RIDDER M, van de Velde LJ, de Bie T, van Noortwijk R, et al
Predominance of In-Field Recurrence After Radiotherapy for Sinonasal Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2704-2712.
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D'ARCY SJ, Kennedy SL, Thomas JA, Rahman H, et al
Calculating Glucagon-Like Pepide-1 Receptor Agonist-Associated Medullary Thyroid Cancer Risk: A Novel Integration of the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Cancer Registry and the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2693-2703.
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SANCHEZ LP, Hintze J, Newman SK, Shaha A, et al
Active Surveillance in Papillary Thyroid Cancer With Primary Tumors Greater Than 1.5 cm.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2669-2676.
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PARTHA SARATHI CI, Alghnaimawi S, Naseem S, Shenton A, et al
Evaluating the Clinical Impact of the Direct-To-Test Neck Lump Referral Pathway. A Retrospective Review at a District General Hospital.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2677-2684.
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SANDA N, Sawabe M, Yamashita Y, Iwata H, et al
Favorable Response to Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy for Nasopharyngeal Non-Intestinal-Type Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E106-E111.
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KHAN S, Saini V, Singh V, Gulia A, et al
Simultaneous Bi-Jaw Reconstruction: Double Free Fibula Flap Following Resection of Synchronous Oral Malignancy.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E100-E105.
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SAVOIA G, Hier MP, Sadeghi N, Mlynarek A, et al
Pretreatment Cachexia Index Is Associated With Severe Treatment Toxicity and Overall Survival in HPV-Negative Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Oct 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.70500.
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September 2026

XU R, Huang MJ, Jiang ZH, Liu L, et al
Neoadjuvant Anlotinib Plus Paclitaxel-Cisplatin for Technically Resectable Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Prospective Single-Arm Phase II Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.70501.
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TROKA ME, Gates JC
Predicting Oral Cancer From Precursor Lesions: The Case for a Standardized Framework of Analysis to Improve Prediction Modeling.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.70465.
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ASHJI G, Rajan A, Dahl E, Ramanan S, et al
Predictors of Delayed and Omitted Postoperative Radiotherapy After Laryngectomy for pT4 Laryngeal Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.70482.
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ZHAO D, Wan M, Xu X, Huang Z, et al
Toripalimab Plus TPF as Induction Chemoimmunotherapy for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Prospective Phase II Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.70417.
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USHIRO K, Takahashi D, Yamashita R, Mizuno K, et al
Predicting Occult Retropharyngeal Lymph Node Metastasis in Surgically Treated Oropharyngeal and Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma: An Integrated Clinico-Radiological Model.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70486.
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LINDEGAARD AM, Haakansson K, Andersen M, Bernsdorf M, et al
Pattern of Failure in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma After Radiotherapy in a Low-Incidence Population: A DAHANCA Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.70460.
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LAI CC, Chen JY, Lin JJ, Hsiao MY, et al
Association Between Temporalis Muscle Thickness and Risk of Disability and Mortality in Patients With Oral Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.70477.
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KHOURY M, Mlynarek A, Richardson K, Sadeghi N, et al
Prognostic Impact of Lymphovascular Invasion on Distant Metastasis in HPV-Negative Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.70469.
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TRUONG AA, Ho S, Lee RH, Wu X, et al
Statin Use Is Associated With Progression-Free Survival for Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated With Pembrolizumab.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70456.
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KINNEY BLC, Lubin D, Kansal V, Brammer B, et al
Blueberry Extract Has Anti-Proliferative Activity in Preclinical Models of Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.70466.
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DA SILVA-FILHO JE, Ribeiro RR, de Aguiar AWO, Silva CM, et al
Artificial Intelligence-Driven MRI for Cervical Nodal Metastasis Detection in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Hierarchical Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Accuracy.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2557-2569.
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STROJAN P, Eisbruch A, Corry J, Nuyts S, et al
Non-Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx: Primary Surgery or (Chemo)radiotherapy?
Head Neck. 2026;48:2541-2556.
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SHANNON NB, Ashford B
Integrating Immunotherapy Into Head and Neck Surgery: Bridging Tumor Biology to Perioperative Decision-Making, a Review.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2570-2583.
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OMURA K, Terazawa K, Nomura K, Aoki S, et al
Outcomes Following en Bloc Resection of Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2521-2528.
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TASEEN S, Qureshi MFH, Abbas M, Ghaloo SK, et al
Oncological Safety of the Submental Artery Island Flap for Oral Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2470-2482.
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KAHLOON L, Ishteiwy R, Gupta T, Albert C, et al
Head and Neck Mucosal Melanoma in the Era of Immunotherapy: A National Cancer Database Review.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2491-2498.
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PIBER LS, Nakano LCU, Flumignan CDQ, Flumignan RLG, et al
Computer-Aided Diagnosis in the Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules: A Study of Intra- And Inter-Rater Reliability and Agreement.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2456-2469.
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SATURNO MP, First O, Shaari D, Guda R, et al
Is There an Ideal Method of Predicting Postoperative Complications Following Major Head and Neck Procedures?: A Comparative Analysis of Three Frailty Indices.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2404-2416.
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LI L, Wang W, Kou X, London NR Jr, et al
Endoscopic Transoral Approach to the Upper Parapharyngeal Space: A Cadaveric and Clinical Applicability Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2434-2441.
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THOIDINGJAM S, Sriramulu S, Muratoglu AH, Brown S, et al
AKT, ATR, and Notch Inhibitors Radiosensitize a Preclinical Model of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2364-2376.
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BELLAMKONDA N, Khurana N, Babajanian E, Ghandehari H, et al
Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Enables Primary Tumor Localization and Treatment De-Escalation in SCCUP: A Case Report.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E94-E99.
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WILLIAMS LC, Lorenzo N, Ladenheim A, Mehra S, et al
Biomarkers Associated With Extranodal Extension (ENE) in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC): A Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2329-2340.
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MASSARELLI O, Frosolini A, Benedetti S, d'Arpa S, et al
The Submandibular-Facial Artery Perforator Flap (S-FAPF): A Novel Tool for Lower Face Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E87-E93.
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COOKE PV, Kraft DO, Chennareddy S, Sicard R, et al
The Utility of Tumor Tissue-Modified Viral HPV DNA Testing for HPV-Associated Non-Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck.
Head Neck. 2026 Sep 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.70448.
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August 2026

AN Q, Wang Q, Qian Y, Qiu M, et al
Symptom-to-Diagnosis Interval, Treating-Center Context, and Survival in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Nonendemic Northern China: A Multicenter Real-World Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Aug 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.70449.
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GAZZINI L, Rampinelli V, Atallah S, Brunet A, et al
Challenging the 20% Rule: Is a Fixed Cutoff Still Appropriate for Elective Neck Dissection in cN0 Necks?
Head Neck. 2026 Aug 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70444.
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IINUMA R, Hasegawa T, Tsunoki T, Okuda H, et al
Real-World Treatment Trajectories Following Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Implications for Clinical Decision-Making.
Head Neck. 2026 Aug 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70450.
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PETERSSON K, Smith SR, Johansson-Malmeling C, Finizia C, et al
Twelve-Month Outcomes of a Preventive Dysphagia Intervention in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer-A Randomized Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Aug 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70407.
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LEE MY, Sakamoto MM, Kim D, Finegersh A, et al
Impact of Beers Criteria Medications in Elderly Patients With Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Aug 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.70429.
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WANG A, Akerman M, Singh A, Sharma K, et al
Radiation Therapy and Overall Survival in Perineural Invasion-Positive Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A National Cancer Database Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 Aug 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70421.
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YE L, He X, Liang M, Wei Y, et al
Preoperative Prediction of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Using Arterial Enhancement Fraction Derived From Dual-Layer Spectral CT.
Head Neck. 2026 Aug 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.70424.
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TIGHE DG, Venchiarutti R, Ruisi I, Sundaresan P, et al
Current Evidence on Best Practice Dental Survivorship Care for People With Head and Neck Cancer: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Emerging Evidence.
Head Neck. 2026 Aug 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.70409.
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HUANG J, Liu J, Jiang Q, Tao R, et al
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors for Secondary Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2238-2249.
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PETRELLI F, Trevisan F, De Stefani A, Bruschieri L, et al
De-Escalation Treatment Strategies in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2281-2289.
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ZAMANI R, Ohadi MAD, Pouremamali R, Gross N, et al
Transoral Robotic Surgery-Based Treatment Versus Definitive Chemoradiation for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2250-2260.
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LEINO K, Laine HK, Kinnula V, Rautava J, et al
Malignant Transformation of Oral Epithelial Dysplasia in Southern Finland.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2231-2237.
PubMed Abstract available

LINDEN SML, van Dijk BAC, Philippens MEP, Breimer GE, et al
Early-Stage Glottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Nationwide Analysis on Incidence, Survival, Recurrences, and Laryngectomies After Radiotherapy in the Netherlands (2015-2021).
Head Neck. 2026;48:2217-2223.
PubMed Abstract available

HE Y, Fang J, Hou L, Li Z, et al
Identifying Venous Insufficiency in Head and Neck Reconstruction Flaps Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Methods.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2190-2198.
PubMed Abstract available

NAIR S, Shetty R, Bhawalkar A, Joshi P, et al
Impact of Infratemporal Fossa Clearance on Survival in Advanced Buccal Mucosa Cancers.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2135-2143.
PubMed Abstract available

DOMINGUEZ B, Moberly A, Tran N, Crawford T, et al
Socioeconomic Health Disparities in the Treatment of Thyroid Cancer: A Single Institution in Southwestern Ohio.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2114-2119.
PubMed Abstract available

SARKIS LM, Smith SM, Su S, Goldstein D, et al
Inter-Rater Agreement in the Interpretation of Extranodal Extension of Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma-A Multi-Institutional Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2099-2106.
PubMed Abstract available

SHEN J, Wei X, Bian Y, Fan B, et al
A Systematic Review of 33 Cases of Branchiogenic Carcinoma: Clinicopathological Features and Prognostic Outcomes.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2087-2098.
PubMed Abstract available

JOSEPH JK, Borkhetaria PP, Comess SR, Kapustin JE, et al
Start Making Sense: Addressing Reported Ambiguity of Final Margin Status for Oral Cavity Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2066-2075.
PubMed Abstract available

GILI R, Bossi P, Lalli L, Licitra LFL, et al
Different Pattern of Treatment Failure After Chemoradiation Between p16+ and p16- Patients Affected by Oropharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2048-2056.
PubMed Abstract available

SANTIVANEZ JJ, Betancourt C, Garcia C, Sanchez JG, et al
Lenvatinib as Neoadjuvant Therapy in Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer: CT-Based Selection and Outcomes From a 23-Patient Cohort.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2009-2018.
PubMed Abstract available

CHISOLM PF, Swanson DD, Vasandani S, Ibrahim IM, et al
Comparative Analysis of Super-Thin Anterolateral Thigh and Radial Forearm Free Flap Reconstruction for Oral Cavity Defects.
Head Neck. 2026;48:2003-2008.
PubMed Abstract available

KUGA R, Uryu H, Tokunaga S, Takahama S, et al
Laryngeal Kaposi's Sarcoma Triggered by Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome Successfully Resected With Preoperative Arterial Embolization: A Case Report.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E76-E81.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2026

VALENZIANO C, Costantino A, Sebastiani M, Russell MD, et al
Minimally Invasive Remote Approaches Versus Conventional Open Approach in Central Neck Dissection for Patients Undergoing Total Thyroidectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.70395.
PubMed Abstract available

KHUDAVERDYAN A, Jabban S, Morales EG, Moses L, et al
Concurrent Statin Use and Overall Survival in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Treated Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Multi-Institutional Real-World Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.70398.
PubMed Abstract available

WU SS, Divi V, Sunwoo JB, Jetly A, et al
Antibiotic Use and Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.70392.
PubMed Abstract available

ARVIND K, Pavithra S, Thirumoorthi N, Madesh V, et al
Esophagocutaneous Fistula: A Rare Complication of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Ethanol Ablation for Recurrent Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Nodal Metastasis.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.70394.
PubMed Abstract available

WOJTERA BP, Lambercy K, Beharry A, Suen KH, et al
Submental Approach Robotic-Assisted Neck Dissection (SARAND) for Minimally Invasive Bilateral Neck Dissection: A Feasibility Cadaver Dissection Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.70397.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLIAMSON A, Burton S, Rajan Z, Kwong E, et al
Salvage Neck Dissection in Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Primary Radiotherapy (RESCUE): An IReC Multicentre Consecutive Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.70387.
PubMed Abstract available

FERMI M, Chiari F, Petruzzi G, Gazzini L, et al
Is Level IIB Dissection Necessary in the Clinically N0 Neck? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70393.
PubMed Abstract available

BRADFORD CR, M P S, Rao KN, Guntinas-Lichius O, et al
Immunotherapeutic Approaches to Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Current Clinical Practice and Future Directions.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.70385.
PubMed Abstract available

KEE W, Ang MK, Lim DW, Tan DSW, et al
Metastatic Count and Local Ablative Therapy Influence Survival Outcomes in Oligometastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70388.
PubMed Abstract available

PERERA R, Ward EC, O'Donnell N, Yates P, et al
Exploring the Effects of Frailty and Sarcopenia on Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer: A Scoping Review.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.70379.
PubMed Abstract available

HELOU V, Reddy PD, Rumde PH, Klem ML, et al
Measurement Tools for Radiation-Induced Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 2. doi: 10.1002/hed.70380.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG S, Wang L, Chen D, Zhang L, et al
Lateral Cervical Ectopic Thyroid: A Seven-Step Diagnostic Algorithm and Dual-Axis Treatment Strategy Derived From Case Analysis and Literature Review.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1939-1959.
PubMed Abstract available

REMER E, Hack S, Stanger V, Galper A, et al
Translation and Validation of the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) for Hebrew-Speaking Patients.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1709-1715.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN DE VELDE LJ, Breimer GE, Devriese LA, de Ridder M, et al
Prognostic Impact of Tumor Stage and Growth Pattern in Sinonasal Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: A 15-Year Population-Based Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1830-1840.
PubMed Abstract available

WEIR WH, Cloyd SD, Rickels KL, Farsi S, et al
Post-Operative Tracheostomy Decannulation Protocol Following Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1796-1803.
PubMed Abstract available

TSENG HS, Lai WS, Li CY, Chuang MT, et al
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Undergoing Free Flap Reconstruction: A Longitudinal Study With Computed Tomography.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1788-1795.
PubMed Abstract available

SRIDHAR S, Papazian MR, Topf MC
How Would You Treat? A Case-Vignette Study of Provider Treatment Preferences in Human Papillomavirus-Mediated Oropharyngeal Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1770-1778.
PubMed Abstract available

DE ARRUDA JAA, Queiroga ISM, Drumond VZ, Schuch LF, et al
Lip Melanoma: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1896-1938.
PubMed Abstract available

BRAUDE R, Guzman WL, Clark JR, Gupta R, et al
Impact of Extranodal Extension in Patients With Regional Metastases of Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1702-1708.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID FB, Laura M, Alvaro S
Cost-Effectiveness of 18F-Choline PET/CT Versus MIBI SPECT/CT for Preoperative Localization in Primary Hyperparathyroidism in the Colombian Healthcare System.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1841-1850.
PubMed Abstract available

ZALAQUETT NG, Olson BG, Aden H, Stokken JK, et al
Association of Preoperative Embolization and Vascularization Patterns With Outcomes in Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma Resection.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1813-1821.
PubMed Abstract available

THADATHIL SJ, Rajagopal KG, Mathew IL, Mohan M, et al
Are We Operating Smarter? Risk of Malignancy Across Bethesda Categories-A 10-Year Institutional Experience.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1737-1741.
PubMed Abstract available

GULTEKIN A, Kahraman MY, Sengoz T, Simsek FS, et al
Health-Related Quality of Life in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1721-1729.
PubMed Abstract available

DE GROOT ECM, Dattilo LW, Nyirjesy SC, Park AS, et al
Donor Site Morbidity of Lower Extremity Free Flaps After Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck, a Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1693-1701.
PubMed Abstract available

KAPOOR N, Narasimman M, Vandergriff T, Jones AL, et al
Metastatic Cutaneous Adnexal Carcinoma of the Head and Neck With Durable Response to an Aromatase Inhibitor Combined With a Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitor.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E70-E75.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG J, Zhao R, Zhang X, Yuan J, et al
Neoadjuvant Immunochemotherapy Reduces Major Wound Complications in Oral Cancer Surgery.
Head Neck. 2026 Jul 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.70375.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2026

SEXTON ETS, Ray HJ, Frowen JJ, Gough K, et al
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Co-Designed Model of Prehabilitation for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.70351.
PubMed Abstract available

BALOGUN Z, Obuekwe F, Bender C, Li J, et al
Neurocognitive Function in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Prior to Radiation Therapy.
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.70293.
PubMed Abstract available

ALDOHAN M, Karam I, Safavi AH, Chin L, et al
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) of Previously Unirradiated Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC).
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 29. doi: 10.1002/hed.70360.
PubMed Abstract available

MA L, Fu F, Wang W, Zhou Y, et al
Local Consolidative Radiotherapy Combined With Immunochemotherapy for De Novo Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.70366.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU V, Martinez J, Yip HT, Wang SJ, et al
Non-Invasive Approaches to Internal Lymphedema in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review.
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.70374.
PubMed Abstract available

TIAN J, Li Y, Wang Z, Jiang K, et al
Clinicopathological Characteristics and Prognostic Significance of RET Fusion in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.70369.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAMANI P, Barootchi E, Abyaneh R, Jamshidi H, et al
Current State and Future of Systemic Treatment for Elderly Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.70357.
PubMed Abstract available

RADEVIC A, Vivek N, Austerlitz J, Sridhar S, et al
A Discharge Summary Prompt Reduces Postoperative Radiotherapy Delay in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.70361.
PubMed Abstract available

RODSETH SMITH S, Finizia C, Petersson K, Tuomi L, et al
Treatment With the Shaker Head-Lift Exercise in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Radiation-Induced Dysphagia: 12-Month Results on Swallowing Function From a Randomized, Controlled Trial.
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.70352.
PubMed Abstract available

SAYKALY J, Vergez S, Dupret-Bories A, Modesto A, et al
Oncological Outcomes of Salvage Oropharyngectomy in Irradiated Neck for Recurrent or Metachronous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1668-1676.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLSINGER FC, Bedi N, Topf MC, Ernst KL, et al
T1 Microscopic Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: Revealing the Unknown Primary Through Diagnostic TORS.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1647-1656.
PubMed Abstract available

TANAVDE V, Tharakan A, D'Souza G, Hachem RA, et al
Behavioral Risk Factors and Seroprevalence for Human Papillomavirus in Sinonasal Carcinoma: A Multi-Institutional Case-Control Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1641-1646.
PubMed Abstract available

DONDERS DNV, Tellman RS, Schouten SM, Dankbaar JW, et al
Limited Sensitivity of Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology for Occult Nodal Metastases in Early-Stage Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1620-1629.
PubMed Abstract available

SU A, King J, Belafsky P, Evangelista L, et al
Off-Label Use of a Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis for Occlusion of an Oronasal Fistula.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E62-E65.
PubMed Abstract available

VANNIER AGL, Kondamuri NS, Wu MS, Allen J, et al
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Following Head and Neck Chemoradiation: A Scoping Review With Exploratory Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1587-1594.
PubMed Abstract available

BARATZ H, Renkert E, Li Y, McDaniels J, et al
Self-Reported Speech Outcomes in Oral Cavity Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1559-1566.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG C, Cheng Z, Jiang X, Zhao G, et al
Age-Related Risk Stratification in HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer: Implications for Treatment De-Intensification.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1537-1546.
PubMed Abstract available

CLARK DES, Bendapudi A, Haines CB, Rossi N, et al
Exceedingly Hyper-Secreting Parathyroid Adenoma: A Literature Review and Case Series.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1529-1536.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHUDERER JG, Hoferer F, Eichberger J, Fiedler M, et al
Perioperative Piperacillin/Tazobactam Reduces Early Onset SSI in Preirradiated Patients Undergoing Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1519-1528.
PubMed Abstract available

OLIVER JR, Wang NC, Alapati R, Attwood E, et al
Improved Survival of HPV-Related Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Chemoradiation Treatment.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1510-1518.
PubMed Abstract available

BURNS CR, Mattingly AS, Ely K, Radevic A, et al
Intraoperative Molecular Imaging Can Detect Large Nerve Perineural Invasion: A Case Report.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E58-E61.
PubMed Abstract available

TONDO A, Loperfido A, Re A, Crescio C, et al
Interventional Radiotherapy (Brachytherapy) for the Treatment of the Primary Lesion in Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Oral Vestibule.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1491-1498.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM JH, Moon JH, Kim CY, Jeong HN, et al
KUSCC-192: A Novel Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Line With Mixed (Episomal and Integrated)-Typed Human Papillomavirus From a Korean Patient With Tonsil Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1447-1460.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN SF, Hu YW, Yeh CF, Chou CW, et al
Association Between Elective Nodal Irradiation and Oncologic Outcomes in Node-Negative Olfactory Neuroblastoma and Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Propensity-Score Matched Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1437-1446.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN M, Wang J, Tu L, Zheng H, et al
Targeted Radionuclide Therapy With (131)I-Labeled Anti-PD-L1 Antibody Suppresses Pharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Animal Model.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1409-1415.
PubMed Abstract available

O'DONNELL ND, Ward EC, Wishart LR, Perera R, et al
Treatment-Related Adverse Events and Health-Related Quality of Life Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment for Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Scoping Review.
Head Neck. 2026 Jun 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.70306.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2026

TALWAR A, Ben-Levy O, Sriram N, Samant S, et al
The Role of Multicancer Early Detection Tests in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Series.
Head Neck. 2026 May 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.70337.
PubMed Abstract available

STOEL GW, Olazagasti C
Beyond Low-Dose CT: Rethinking Lung Cancer Screening in Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70331.
PubMed

FERREIRA MLV, Oliveira ACR, Cardoso FDS, Lessa AFN, et al
Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Young Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 May 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.70327.
PubMed Abstract available

GILL J, Virk J, Azam M, Fekrmandi F, et al
Association of Absolute Neutrophil Count With Outcomes in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Definitive Chemoradiation.
Head Neck. 2026 May 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.70324.
PubMed Abstract available

CHUN SH, Seo S, Cho JH, Park KU, et al
Randomized Phase II Trial of Consolidation Pembrolizumab After Definitive Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: KCSG HN19-09, CONPELAN Study.
Head Neck. 2026 May 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.70329.
PubMed Abstract available

COLLET C, Deng C, Lin DC, Nam C, et al
Application of Label-Free Detection Using Tapered Optical Fiber System for Head and Neck Cancer and Infectious Biomolecules.
Head Neck. 2026 May 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70267.
PubMed Abstract available

ITO T, Omura G, Fushimi C, Sakai T, et al
Impact of Neoadjuvant Docetaxel, Cisplatin, and 5-Fluorouracil Therapy on Synchronous Early-Stage Oropharyngeal/Hypopharyngeal Cancer in Patients With Esophageal Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 May 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70326.
PubMed Abstract available

WU J, Gustafson S, Hyun M, Alexandridis R, et al
Longitudinal Swallowing and Salivary Changes With CLR 131 and Re-Irradiation in Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 May 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.70309.
PubMed Abstract available

PATTERSON C, Ward EC, Packer RL, Foley J, et al
"It's the Exact Same Treatment ... Except Only 5 Min Away": A RE-AIM Evaluation of a Speech-Language Pathology Shared-Care Model for Rural Patients With Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 May 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.70311.
PubMed Abstract available

ADRIAN G, Anghede AH, McDowell L, Gebre-Medhin M, et al
External Validation of Pre-Treatment Primary Tumor Volume as a Prognostic Factor in Head and Neck Cancer Treated With (Chemo)Radiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2026 May 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.70315.
PubMed Abstract available

CREANEY G, Gonzalez IL, Cuello M, de Aquino Goulart M, et al
Health System Factors in Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis: A HEADSpAcE Consortium Qualitative Study in Glasgow and Montevideo.
Head Neck. 2026 May 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.70262.
PubMed Abstract available

FIEDLER M, Baumann L, Eichberger J, Gottsauner M, et al
A Comprehensive Immune Checkpoint Phenotype Predicts Response and Survival to PD-1 Blockade in Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 May 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.70313.
PubMed Abstract available

ALY F, Descallar J, Sundaresan P, Miller AA, et al
Variations in Treatment Prescription and Survival Outcomes Between Older and Younger Patients With Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated With Radiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2026 May 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.70310.
PubMed Abstract available

HU X, Gilmore D, Erickson EL, Haring CT, et al
Associations Between Preexisting Depression and Anxiety and Postoperative Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries Undergoing Head and Neck Cancer Surgery.
Head Neck. 2026 May 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.70307.
PubMed Abstract available

DE FELICE F, Passalacqua L, Sanguineti G
Prognostic Impact of Anterior Commissure Involvement on Treatment Failure in Early-Stage Glottic Carcinoma Treated With Definitive Radiotherapy: A Univariate and Multivariate Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1383-1390.
PubMed Abstract available

LUO Q, Wen J, Hu G, Pan M, et al
Challenges in the Management of Laryngeal Stenosis After Partial Laryngectomy for Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1370-1375.
PubMed Abstract available

HE ZA, Xu N, Ma H, Chen HQ, et al
Evaluation of the Clinical Effects of Intraoperative Facial Nerve Repair and Reconstruction for Parotid Malignant Tumors.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1361-1369.
PubMed Abstract available

KAMPEL L, Edalati S, Yosefof E, Warshavsky A, et al
Brain Metastases From Differentiated Thyroid Cancer in the Era of Targeted Therapies: A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1332-1339.
PubMed Abstract available

FU BJ, Potter AL, Pipkorn P, Kraimer KL, et al
Differences in Survival Following Surgery Versus Chemoradiotherapy for Clinical Stage T4a Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1319-1331.
PubMed Abstract available

RISCH Z, Bellile E, Bughrara MS, Swiecicki PL, et al
Neutrophil to Lymphocyte and Lymphocyte to Monocyte Ratios Predict Improved Survival and Response to Induction Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1311-1318.
PubMed Abstract available

TSAI MH, Huang HS, Chou CC, Chuang HC, et al
The Prognostic Value of Worst Pattern of Invasion-5 on Low-Risk and Early-Stage Oral Tongue Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1287-1293.
PubMed Abstract available

NESMITH W, Fakurnejad S, Gillard D, Wai K, et al
Rates of ICU Delirium After Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer Reconstruction of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1279-1286.
PubMed Abstract available

PARIS J, Abdullah A 1st, Ang T, Shepard S, et al
Malignant Craniofacial Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor: A Review of Literature With a Rare Presentation.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E46-E53.
PubMed Abstract available

DAOUD GE, Burnham AJ, Vettikattu NT, Schmitt NC, et al
Minimizing Chemoradiation Using a Surgical Algorithm for HPV-Associated Cancer of Unknown Primary.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1235-1240.
PubMed Abstract available

TONG JY, Bzhilyanskaya V, Molitoris JK, Ferris MJ, et al
Disparities in Proton Radiation Utilization for HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer Following TORS.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1218-1224.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAJIMA K, Iwata H, Takano G, Kojima D, et al
Hypofractionated Spot Scanning Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Mucosal Melanoma: A Retrospective Analysis With Quality-of-Life Outcome.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1208-1217.
PubMed Abstract available

GIANNARIS PS, Mendelsohn M, Kokabee M, Cui S, et al
Myopericytoma of the Head and Neck: A Case Series and Literature Review.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1185-1198.
PubMed Abstract available

ALPER H, Somuncu MN, Ozcelik RE, Eravci FC, et al
Potential Utility of Micronucleus and Binucleus Frequencies in Malignancy Prediction in Thyroid Nodules.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1178-1184.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG H, Tian T, Li Q, Tian R, et al
The Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody Trajectory and Risk of Structural Recurrence in Patients With Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1153-1164.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG L, Liu C, Xu Q, Wang C, et al
Preoperative Anxiety and Depression Symptoms Stratifying Based on Gender Differences Influence Outcome of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1165-1177.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2026

KETSCHAU J, Grabenhorst A, Singer H, Brandt J, et al
Deep Learning for Pretreatment Imaging-Based Tumor and Nodal Classification in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 29. doi: 10.1002/hed.70292.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG X, Li Z, Ouyang F, Zheng S, et al
Tissue and Blood-Based Tumor Mutational Burden Predicts Treatment Response to PD-1 Blockade in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70297.
PubMed Abstract available

HUNG C, Fair A, Khudaverdyan A, Morales EG, et al
Association of Socioeconomic Factors and Immunotherapy in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70295.
PubMed Abstract available

POLEN K, Sywanycz S, Turner G, Hill BL, et al
Cigarette Smoke Exposure Attenuates T2R-Mediated Apoptosis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.70290.
PubMed Abstract available

OULD ISMAIL AA, Pettus JR, Tafe LJ, Black CC, et al
The Utility of Comprehensive Sampling in Cervical Lymph Node Dissection for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Is More Better?
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.70288.
PubMed Abstract available

OSAZUWA-PETERS N, Hunter AE, Salas J, Chrusciel T, et al
Cumulative Incidence and Risk of Depression After Opioid Use in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.70254.
PubMed Abstract available

MATTHEWS MR, Fonseca VI, Tasoulas J, Hackman TG, et al
Early Identification of Gastrostomy Tube Placement in the Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.70282.
PubMed Abstract available

OBUEKWE F, Li J, Glass S, Rosenzweig MQ, et al
Social Determinants of Health and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70278.
PubMed Abstract available

MANDUCHI B, Warneke CL, Barrow MP, Felix-Lusterman C, et al
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Radiation-Associated Dysphagia: Results of a Pilot Prospective Trial.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.70273.
PubMed Abstract available

OLDENBEUVING JI, van der Molen L, Groothuis JT, Kalf JG, et al
Intensive Swallowing Rehabilitation for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Chronic Dysphagia: Outcomes From a Prospective Multicentre Cohort Study With 6-Month Follow-Up.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.70271.
PubMed Abstract available

CAO HR, Liang RX
Clinicopathological Predictors of Contralateral Central Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients With Unifocal Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70275.
PubMed Abstract available

SARATH KRISHNAN MP, Goyal B, Gupta S, Gupta A, et al
TNFRSF1A (-135 T>C, rs767455) Polymorphism as a Predictor of Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis and Treatment Response in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70277.
PubMed Abstract available

DAOUD GE, Riedel MF, Ryan MJ, Gaonkar M, et al
Colocated Multidisciplinary Clinic Is Associated With Improved Timeliness to Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.70263.
PubMed Abstract available

SAHIN MY, Dural AC, Aydin H, Ozel TM, et al
Clinicopathologic Predictors and Nodal Burden Pattern of Skip Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Multicenter Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.70257.
PubMed Abstract available

HOSHI Y, Kuno H, Sakashita S, Hiyama T, et al
Significance of Preoperative Imaging-Detected Extranodal Extension in Pathological Extranodal Extension-Positive Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated With Postoperative Chemoradiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.70256.
PubMed Abstract available

CAPIK O, Tekman S, Gundogdu B, Kilic A, et al
CCL26-Mediated Modulation of Endothelial Secretome by Hypoxia-Induced Tumor-Derived Exosomes Enhances Metastatic Progression in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.70259.
PubMed Abstract available

CIRELLI MA JR, Hintze JM, Cave TB, ALNafisee D, et al
Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap Radiographic Vascular Characteristics.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1097-1103.
PubMed Abstract available

HALLE TR, Cao AC, Naik AG, Weinstein GS, et al
Risk of Occult Contralateral Neck Metastasis in Early-Stage HPV-Related Lateralized Cancer of the Base of the Tongue.
Head Neck. 2026;48:986-993.
PubMed Abstract available

YE Z, Yan H, Li X, Yang D, et al
Radiotherapy Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Head and Neck NUT Carcinoma: A Single-Center Cohort Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:975-985.
PubMed Abstract available

KOIZUMI K, Obayashi F, Higaki M, Morishita K, et al
Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy in Resectable Advanced Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Intermediate Risk Factors.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1069-1076.
PubMed Abstract available

YAO C, Cao D, Feng Y, Ding Y, et al
Sclerotic Head and Neck Paragangliomas: An Unfavorable Indicator Associated With Surgical Outcomes.
Head Neck. 2026;48:925-931.
PubMed Abstract available

MARZI MANFRONI A, Scaccini OP, Ceccariglia F, Querzoli G, et al
Computer-Assisted Versus Freehand Surgery in Oncological Margins Control for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas: A Retrospective Case-Control Clinical Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:1003-1015.
PubMed Abstract available

XUE E, Adeyelu T, Krause H, Elliott A, et al
Genomic and Immune Correlates of EZH2 Expression and Activity in Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:932-940.
PubMed Abstract available

SANTIVANEZ JJ, Escallon A, Vasconez J, Gonzalez Devia D, et al
Correlation Between (18)F-Choline PET/CT and Surgical Outcomes in Primary Hyperparathyroidism With Negative or Inconclusive Imaging: A Retrospective Cohort of 70 Cases.
Head Neck. 2026;48:960-966.
PubMed Abstract available

SAYEED S, Stanisce L, Ramirez RJ, Sohn SY, et al
An Isolated Soft Tissue Ectopic Paraganglioma in the Head and Neck.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E40-E45.
PubMed Abstract available

SAUTER C, Erhart P, Bockler D, Schuler P, et al
Quality of Life After Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Paragangliomas.
Head Neck. 2026;48:941-949.
PubMed Abstract available

GREEN JB, Ihrig IC, King TS, Moreno MG, et al
Radiofrequency Ablation of Low-Risk Primary Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in a Clinic Setting.
Head Neck. 2026 Apr 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.70246.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2026

DAOUD GE, Wang SL, Shah SV, Hanasoge S, et al
Quality Improvement Intervention to Improve Head and Neck Cancer Care in Safety Net Hospital Settings: Outcomes From a Single-Visit Multidisciplinary Clinic Model.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70244.
PubMed Abstract available

KATOH M, Eguchi K, Ito T, Tanaka A, et al
History of Head and Neck Cancer as a Predictor of Recurrence and Second Primary Tumors After Transoral Videolaryngoscopic Surgery in Patients With Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70242.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG Z, Zhang F, Zhou Q, Zhang X, et al
Surgical Management of Right Innominate Interarteriovenous Lymph Node Metastasis in Thyroid Carcinoma: Clinical Features and Operative Experience.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70239.
PubMed Abstract available

ALLEN DZ, Hosseini SM, Zafereo M, Lango M, et al
Deceptive Thyroid Pathologies: Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma Mimics and Clinical Implications.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.70201.
PubMed Abstract available

LI Y, Zhou Y, Liu X, Yang X, et al
Exploring the Dynamics of Postoperative Radiotherapy Symptom Networks in Oral Cancer Patients: A Cross-Lagged Panel Network Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70236.
PubMed Abstract available

CHELVARAJAH RC, Chee LYS, Su J, O'Sullivan B, et al
Disease Site-Specific Outcomes in p16-Positive Non-Oropharyngeal Mucosal Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.70230.
PubMed Abstract available

YAO CMKL, Beatty S, Yan F, Esemezie AO, et al
Practices and Impressions of Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards Findings From an American Head and Neck Society Survey.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.70228.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN Y, Hong Y, Zhang Y, Guan H, et al
Assessment Tools of Radiation Skin Injury in Head and Neck Cancer: A Narrative Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.70229.
PubMed Abstract available

DEAMOND H, Devault-Tousignant C, Lang J, Lo C, et al
Toward a Typology of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Biopsychosocial Profiles Predicting Longitudinal Quality of Life.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.70231.
PubMed Abstract available

MARRE P, Fermi M, Esposti AD, Haddad R, et al
An International Retrospective Study Comparing Chemoradiotherapy and Primary Surgery for T3 Laryngeal Cancers.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 7. doi: 10.1002/hed.70225.
PubMed Abstract available

LV G, Ji X, Zhao Q, Ding C, et al
Thyroid Lobectomy for Unilateral Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Patients With High-Volume (n >/= 5) Central Lymph Node Metastases.
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.70217.
PubMed Abstract available

MASSONET H, Goeleven A, Nuyts S, Vergauwen A, et al
Dysphagia Rehabilitation Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Radiation Associated Dysphagia: Does Time Since (Chemo)radiation Matter?
Head Neck. 2026 Mar 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.70207.
PubMed Abstract available

URALOV D, De Virgilio A, Canali L, Pace GM, et al
Postoperative Antithrombotic Strategies in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:893-917.
PubMed Abstract available

GATES JC, Edwards H, Villa A, Purdy N, et al
Biopsy for Suspicious Oral Lesions: A Review From the American Head and Neck Society-Cancer Prevention Service.
Head Neck. 2026;48:884-892.
PubMed Abstract available

GENCEL-AUGUSTO J, Li H, Woerner LC, Tian N, et al
Human Papilloma Virus Does Not Fully Inactivate p53 Cellular Activity in HNSCC.
Head Neck. 2026;48:863-875.
PubMed Abstract available

KALTOFT M, Sorensen JR, Cramon PK, Todsen T, et al
Improvement in Thyroid-Specific Quality of Life After Radio Frequency Ablation of Symptomatic Benign Solitary Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:856-862.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE CC, Gandotra S, Bliss A, Jenkins GW, et al
Persistent Opioid Use Following Resection of Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Incidence and Risk Factors.
Head Neck. 2026;48:843-855.
PubMed Abstract available

VAIRA LA, Massarelli O, Polesel J, Ferri A, et al
Oncologic Safety of Facial-Vessel-Based Buccinator Myomucosal Flaps for Tongue and Oral Floor Reconstruction: A Retrospective Multicenter Case-Control Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:827-836.
PubMed Abstract available

DHILLON VK, Sinclair CF
Vocal Fold Immobility After Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules: A Survey of Laryngologists and an Algorithm for Periprocedural Voice Assessment.
Head Neck. 2026;48:821-826.
PubMed Abstract available

HAN R, Poell JB, Conde-Lopez C, Salo T, et al
Loss of the Y Chromosome in Oral Potentially Premalignant Disorders Predicts Malignant Progression: An Integrative Cross-Species Multi-Cohort Bioinformatic Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:782-793.
PubMed Abstract available

CAO C, Treechairusame T, Riaz N, McBride SM, et al
Proton Therapy for Paranasal Sinus Cancer: Clinical Outcomes and Patterns of Failure.
Head Neck. 2026;48:774-781.
PubMed Abstract available

ORR AJ, Topf MC, Zitsch RP 3rd, Tassone PT, et al
Trend in Initial Management of T4 Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:696-707.
PubMed Abstract available

MANIAKAS A, Wilde DC, Fournier I, Hyde EK, et al
Segmental Tracheal Resection for Thyroid Cancer: Perioperative Morbidity, Locoregional Control, and Survival.
Head Neck. 2026;48:644-649.
PubMed Abstract available

DA COSTA EWE, Nicolau-Neto P, Moretz-Sohn P, Peryassu BC, et al
Patterns of Cervical Metastases and Implications for Neck Management in Minor Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment.
Head Neck. 2026;48:633-643.
PubMed Abstract available

QUINTERO ARIAS MG, Lora Mantilla AJ, Ramirez CC, Rey Rodriguez AF, et al
Extraosseous Ewing Sarcoma of the Scalp: A Rare Case Report.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E25-E32.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2026

SINGH AG, Kole L, Sullivan R, Sinha S, et al
Disparity in the Markers of Affordability Across Targeted- and Immune-Therapy Drugs Used in Head and Neck Cancers.
Head Neck. 2026 Feb 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70212.
PubMed Abstract available

BLYTH K, Tam J, Robinson R, Stone D, et al
A Student-Led Tele-Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) Program for Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) Survivors-A Pilot Implementation Study.
Head Neck. 2026 Feb 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70206.
PubMed Abstract available

WU SS, Ayoub NF, Chen MM, Finegersh A, et al
Cost Comparison of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus Elective Neck Dissection in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Feb 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.70200.
PubMed Abstract available

SABAT L, Barfejani AH, Chow G, Zuckerman M, et al
The Persistence of Racial Representation Disparity in Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trials in the United States: A Temporal Analysis of 20 Years of Data.
Head Neck. 2026 Feb 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70197.
PubMed Abstract available

OMOLE D, Miles BA, Brecht L, Pipkorn P, et al
Feasibility of Immediate Dental Implantation During Scapular Free Flap Reconstruction of the Head and Neck.
Head Neck. 2026 Feb 7. doi: 10.1002/hed.70188.
PubMed Abstract available

PAPAZIAN MR, Hicks MD, Mannion K, Turner M, et al
Diagnostic Accuracy of HPV Circulating Tumor DNA Following Non-Diagnostic FNA of a Cystic Lateral Neck Mass.
Head Neck. 2026;48:543-548.
PubMed Abstract available

DOYLE CM, Cevik J, Ramakrishnan A
Safety and Efficacy of Vismodegib and Sonidegib in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:504-513.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN JX, Wang TI, Morrison SD, Lin MC, et al
Comparison of Outcomes Between Free Ileocolonic and Tube-Shaped ALT Fasciocutaneous Flaps in Total Hypopharyngeal Defect Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2026;48:496-503.
PubMed Abstract available

ELMARGHANI M, Asimakopoulos P, Donachie M, Hurley R, et al
Clinical Outcomes of Radiologically Node-Negative Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:478-485.
PubMed Abstract available

KAKI P, Lam D, Sangal NR, Carey RM, et al
Comparing Functional Outcomes Following TORS With Free Flap Reconstruction Using a Radial Forearm vs. Anterolateral Thigh Flap.
Head Neck. 2026;48:468-477.
PubMed Abstract available

COSTANTINO A, Paleri V, Holsinger FC, Alamoudi U, et al
Predictive Nomogram for Risk Stratification After Transoral Surgery in HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:457-467.
PubMed Abstract available

MCMILLAN H, Okoro C, Buoy S, Woodman K, et al
Hypoglossal Neuropathy in the Pathogenesis of Fibrosis-Related Late-Radiation Associated Dysphagia: A Correlative Analysis Utilizing Electromyography to Explore the Frequency of Clinical and Subclinical Neuropathy in a Pilot Dysphagia Trial.
Head Neck. 2026;48:438-448.
PubMed Abstract available

LAXAGUE F, Zabihi-Pour D, Correa Roa CC, Principe J, et al
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Versus Open Surgery for Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:423-437.
PubMed Abstract available

DESHPANDE GA, Rai S, Singh A, Gautam V, et al
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery-A Promising Strategy to Reduce Morbidity in Locally Advanced Tongue Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:416-422.
PubMed Abstract available

SAFAVI AH, Yang F, Wu Y, Ganly I, et al
Flap Complications Following Maxillectomy, Reconstructive Surgery, and Postoperative Proton Radiotherapy: A Cohort Study and Considerations for Risk Mitigation.
Head Neck. 2026;48:407-415.
PubMed Abstract available

WAKONIG KM, Lerchbaumer MH, Arens P, Olze H, et al
Multiparametric Ultrasound for Preoperative Assessment of Parotid Tumors: A Novel Diagnostic Pathway.
Head Neck. 2026;48:392-406.
PubMed Abstract available

KOIVUHOLMA A, Sistonen HJ, Aro K, Irace AL, et al
Three-Dimensional Presentation of Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma Histopathology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging-A Novel Image Fusion Method.
Head Neck. 2026;48:383-391.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU T, Clark J, David M, Schache A, et al
The Impact of Stratified Surgical Margins on Survival Outcomes in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Multicenter Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:372-382.
PubMed Abstract available

HAYDEN RE, Hintze JM
Osteocutaneous Submental Flap for Midface Reconstruction: Cohort Study and Description of Technique.
Head Neck. 2026;48:357-361.
PubMed Abstract available

HAWES EE, Banuchi VE, Maniakas A, Wang JR, et al
Partial Laryngectomy for Thyroid Cancer: A Single Institution Case Series With Operative Techniques.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E20-E24.
PubMed Abstract available

ALONSO SE, Serrano FA, Cuellar IN, Lopez AL, et al
Clinicopathological Relevance of Tumor Budding at the Invasive Tumor Front in Early-Stage Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Histological and Immunohistochemical Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:325-338.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2026

WU K, Wei X, Lu M, Wei X, et al
Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Thyroidectomy by Gasless Unilateral Axillary for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Primary Hospitals.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.70187.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG CC, Wang CC, Yang CC, Hwang TZ, et al
Response to Letter to the Editor: Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated Status Enhanced the Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.70173.
PubMed

CUNHA MT, Hwang J, Bhateja P, Bonomi M, et al
Comment on: Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated Status Enhanced the Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.70175.
PubMed

WANG S, Cai H, Huang Z, Zhuge L, et al
A Prospective Trial on Optimal Extent of Lateral Neck Dissection in pN1 Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70116.
PubMed Abstract available

MURPHY BA, Smith DK, Kline-Quiroz CM, Jensen KM, et al
Short-Term Outcomes of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device Versus Usual Care Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Multi-Site Randomized Clinical Trial.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.70155.
PubMed Abstract available

RUANGPRASERTKUL S, Teeramatwanich W, Kasemsiri P, Ratanaanekchai T, et al
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Cervical Range of Motion Between Video-Guided Stretching Exercise and Standard Method in Post-Operative Neck Dissection Patients.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.70174.
PubMed Abstract available

CANALI L, Pace GM, Zimello C, Cerri L, et al
Prognostic Role of Histopathological Features in Pediatric Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.70180.
PubMed Abstract available

GILMORE D, Michelle LR, Hu X, Kang SY, et al
Geographic and Institutional Patterns of Transoral Robotic Surgery in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70179.
PubMed Abstract available

FEREYDOONI S, Kimia R, Bodd M, Giannitrapani K, et al
Aggressive Inpatient Care at the End of Life for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70166.
PubMed Abstract available

KANG S, Bai H, Liu H, Wang Y, et al
Minimal Extrathyroidal Extension in Bilateral Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Is Associated With Postoperative Structural Recurrence.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.70172.
PubMed Abstract available

PARK JH, Ahn HK, Kim HR, Kim S, et al
Exploratory Biomarker Analysis of Abemaciclib in Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Dysregulated CDK4/6 Pathway.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70165.
PubMed Abstract available

JOSEPH JK, Stanisce L, Ramirez R, Kapustin D, et al
Molecular Characterization of Isolated Soft Tissue Deposits in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70142.
PubMed Abstract available

AHMADIAN D, Gallego CJ, Hurtado C, Tseng P, et al
The Impact of p16 Status on Survival Within Non-Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.70141.
PubMed Abstract available

ARBOLEDA LPA, de Abreu M, Pinto A, Moyses RA, et al
Head and Neck Cancer Patients' Health Literacy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.70154.
PubMed Abstract available

SCALIA G, Zagardo V, Ferini G, Giurato E, et al
Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review and an Institutional Case Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:261-301.
PubMed Abstract available

FATIH MT, Mahmood MK, Garib BT, Amin YMM, et al
Malignant Transformation of Oral Leukoplakia and Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia and Its Biomarker Predictors: A Systematic Umbrella Review.
Head Neck. 2026;48:246-260.
PubMed Abstract available

OIKAWA Y, Suzuki S, Igarashi H, Konno Y, et al
Prognostic Impact of Age and Treatment Strategies in Elderly Patients With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An 11-Year Retrospective Analysis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:227-236.
PubMed Abstract available

FOURNIER I, Bandi AV, Hamidi S, Iyer P, et al
Management of Retropharyngeal Lymph Node Metastases in Thyroid Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:237-245.
PubMed Abstract available

KUROSHIMA T, Kinoshita N, Nishii N, Oikawa Y, et al
Survival Impact and Risk Factors of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Maxillary Gingival Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Study of 81 Patients.
Head Neck. 2026;48:219-226.
PubMed Abstract available

HASSAN AM, Talanker MM, Yu P, Adelman DM, et al
Lip Reconstruction Following Cancer Resection.
Head Neck. 2026;48:206-218.
PubMed Abstract available

HANSEN NJ, Hutcheson KA, McMillan H, Mao S, et al
Tongue Surface Electromyography Detects Reduced Motor Unit Recruitment in Oropharyngeal Cancer Survivors With Hypoglossal Neuropathy.
Head Neck. 2026;48:195-205.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHENG Y, Zhang D, Sun Q, Lu J, et al
Postoperative Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Sometimes, Less Is More.
Head Neck. 2026;48:184-194.
PubMed Abstract available

RYBKIN A, Lee V, Young MR, Eskander A, et al
Evaluation of a Novel Prognostic System for Surgically Resected Oral Cavity Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:175-183.
PubMed Abstract available

BOARIA F, Vinciguerra A, Taboni S, Conti M, et al
Nasopharyngeal Endoscopic Resection Extended to the Internal Carotid Artery (Type 4): Technical Notes, Indications, and Outcomes.
Head Neck. 2026;48:148-159.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU J, Zhou Q, Mo Y, Zhang H, et al
A Novel Peculiarity of TXNIP Reversing the Radioresistance of NPC and Inducing Ferroptosis by xCT-GSH-GPX4-ROS Axis.
Head Neck. 2026;48:134-147.
PubMed Abstract available

ZEITOUNI J, May H, Seo H, Thipaphay P, et al
Geographic Trends and Geospatial Analysis of Head and Neck Fellowship-Trained Surgeons.
Head Neck. 2026;48:125-133.
PubMed Abstract available

MCNICOLL MM, Mlynarek AM, Richardson K, Hier M, et al
Fuel for Recovery: Predicting G-Tube Dependence in HPV-Negative Operable HNSCC.
Head Neck. 2026;48:114-124.
PubMed Abstract available

HATOMI S, Tomisato S, Kasahara K, Ozawa H, et al
Oncological Impact of Surgical Margin Status After Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Early Glottic Cancer.
Head Neck. 2026;48:99-105.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG J, Song M, Wang L, Wang X, et al
A New Orthotopic Mouse Model of Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2026;48:106-113.
PubMed Abstract available

CHMIELECKA M, Hurley R, Slim MAM, Philp N, et al
Does Modified 5-Item Frailty Index Correlate With Survival in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Head Neck. 2026;48:82-98.
PubMed Abstract available

TAE K, Nguyen VC, Choi HW, Lee DW, et al
Feasibility and Efficacy of Indocyanine Green Angiography in Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy: A Pilot Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:71-81.
PubMed Abstract available

BULFONI M, Tel A, Krpan B, Marcon B, et al
Application of a Saliva-Based Liquid Biopsy for the Detection of HPV in Patients With Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC).
Head Neck. 2026;48:56-63.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN JX, Gavrilescu A, Morrison SD, Shih PK, et al
The Use of Deep Epigastric Composite Vascular Autograft in the Vessel Depleted Neck.
Head Neck. 2026;48:39-44.
PubMed Abstract available

SINGER S, Amdal CD, Bjordal K, Herlofson BB, et al
Late Toxicity and Long-Term Quality of Life in Survivors of Cancer of the Major Salivary Glands More Than 5 Years After Diagnosis: A Multi-National Study.
Head Neck. 2026;48:13-25.
PubMed Abstract available

BELL D, Choby G, Afkhami M, Maghami E, et al
Magnifying Glass on Sinonasal NUT Carcinoma Heterogeneity via Spatial Transcriptomics.
Head Neck. 2026;48:E1-E9.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2025

JANSEN RW, Martens RM, Abdulrahman O, Peferoen L, et al
Efficacy of Multimodal Work-Up of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Lymph Node Metastasis of Unknown Primary.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70147.
PubMed Abstract available

VUPPALA R, Long S, Sharbel D, Weir F, et al
Survival Impact of Immunotherapy in Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A National Cancer Database Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.70140.
PubMed Abstract available

LI H, Ding Y, Wu Y, Fang Y, et al
Greater Attention to Gingival Cancer and Floor of Mouth Cancer: Based on a Retrospective Analysis of Oral Cancer Across Different Subsites.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.70145.
PubMed Abstract available

MASSONET H, Goeleven A, Nuyts S, Vergauwen A, et al
Feasibility and Adherence to Home-Based Intensive Treatment Programs for Chronic Radiation-Associated Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors-The HIT-CRAD Trial.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.70136.
PubMed Abstract available

HOSOKAWA Y, Miyoshi S, Hayashi Y, Irifune Y, et al
Chloride Intracellular Channel 2 Can Function as a Malignant Factor in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.70133.
PubMed Abstract available

LU Z, Li D, Fang Y, Wang Y, et al
Application of Acellular Dermal Matrix With or Without Flap Repair in Postoperative Defect Repair of Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.70131.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG H, Wang F, Gu M, Wan Q, et al
Quantifying Neck Disability After Neck Dissection in HNSCC-A Prospective Study of Patient-Reported and Objective Functional Outcomes.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.70130.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO Q, Yang X, Yan Z, Chen X, et al
Appraisal of Radiologic Size Criteria for Malignant Lymph Nodes in Parotid Region in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Implication for Parotid-Sparing IMRT.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70096.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL N, Johnson K, Chang J, Cai Y, et al
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Head and Neck Cancer Patients After Primary Treatment: A Review Focused on Oropharyngeal Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.70098.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAH AH, Nguyen MT, Nguyen SA, Pelic JC, et al
Longitudinal Patterns of Radiation-Associated Dysphagia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.70107.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG PJ, Ting CH, Leu YS, Ho NH, et al
Oral Carcinoma Cuniculatum: A Rare, Clinically Challenging Entity-A Case Report and Updated Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2025 Dec 2. doi: 10.1002/hed.70111.
PubMed Abstract available

XU A, Foy JP, Reimbold P, Amor-Sahli M, et al
Oral Plasmablastic Lymphoma: Case Series and Literature Review.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3429-3442.
PubMed Abstract available

TZELNICK S, Metser U, Yu E, Yao CMKL, et al
PET-CT Test Properties for HPV Positive Unknown Primary of the Neck: A FIND Trial Correlative Study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3394-3400.
PubMed Abstract available

JUDD RT, Sethuraman S, Rind F, Zhao S, et al
Survival Outcomes in Young Nonsmoking-Nondrinking Individuals With Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3401-3413.
PubMed Abstract available

GIRARDI FM, Wagner VP, Machado CDC, Wysong A, et al
Validation of Current Staging Systems in HNCSCC: A Multinational Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3385-3393.
PubMed Abstract available

LI S, Yan W, Zhang X, Hu W, et al
Dual-Network Deep Learning for Accelerated Head and Neck MRI: Enhanced Image Quality and Reduced Scan Time.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3349-3359.
PubMed Abstract available

HAW G, Fieux M, Flaus A, Lasolle H, et al
Predictive Factors of Malignancy in Cervical Paragangliomas: A Retrospective Study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3340-3348.
PubMed Abstract available

MIYAMOTO S, Kano K, Tsutsumi S, Momiyama K, et al
Long-Term Outcomes and Social Reintegration After Salvage Open Partial Horizontal Laryngectomy Type II/III for Radiation Failure.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3331-3339.
PubMed Abstract available

HUMTSOE JO, Keam B, Kim HS, Jones L, et al
The Small Molecule Inhibitor of the Wnt-beta-Catenin Pathway, CWP232291, Inhibits Tumor Growth in Preclinical Models of Salivary Gland Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3321-3330.
PubMed Abstract available

HUGHES R, Corry J, Rischin D, Bressel M, et al
Swallowing and Communication Outcomes Post Chemoradiotherapy for Low-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Substudy of TROG 12.01.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3310-3320.
PubMed Abstract available

LASKAR SG, Mohanty S, Sinha S, Kumar A, et al
Adjuvant External Beam Radiotherapy in Differentiated Thyroid Cancers: An Audit of Clinical Practice, Adapting to New Evidence.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3285-3293.
PubMed Abstract available

NOLASCO B, Brodin NP, Samuel N, Schiff B, et al
Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Early-Stage Oral Tongue Cancer: Insights From the NCDB Based on Grade.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3268-3274.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLLENBEAK CS, Hao Q, Greer M, Hollenbeak TA, et al
Predictive Modeling of Hyperparathyroidism in Patients With Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Cohort Study Using the Vizient Database.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3251-3260.
PubMed Abstract available

LYHNE NM, Kjaergaard T, Tvedskov JF, Godballe C, et al
The DAHANCA 27 Phase II Study: Transoral Laser Microsurgery for T1aN0M0 Glottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a Comparison to Accelerated Radiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3228-3236.
PubMed Abstract available

AL-AROOMI MA, Feng Y, Chen J, Li N, et al
Comparing Outcomes of Pedicled Submandibular Gland Flap and Submental Artery Perforator Flap in Oral Cavity Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3213-3220.
PubMed Abstract available

SAYEED S, Joseph J, Stanisce L, Ramirez R, et al
Undescended Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma Within Ectopic Cervical Thymus in the Carotid Sheath.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E131-E133.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2025

JIANG Z, Zhao P, Jiang Z, Liu J, et al
Modified Platysma Myocutaneous Flap Reconstruction for Advanced Laryngeal Carcinoma: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Nov 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.70120.
PubMed Abstract available

BRIDGHAM K, Duong T, Kaki P, Allcroft T, et al
Neck Spasms After Lateral Neck Dissection: A Survey of Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2025 Nov 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.70108.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOWDHURY R, Tran KL, Karimi N, Kahlon J, et al
Tracheostomy in Flap-Based Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Indications and Adverse Outcomes.
Head Neck. 2025 Nov 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.70102.
PubMed Abstract available

CHENG X, Wang L, Ho MH, Lee SF, et al
Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Improving Xerostomia Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025 Nov 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.70100.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG CC, Wang CC, Yang CC, Hwang TZ, et al
Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated Status Enhanced the Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Nov 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.70104.
PubMed Abstract available

LISE-MARIE R, Roxane E, Marine A, Emilie L, et al
Dental Rehabilitation After Bone Mandibular Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer: A GETTEC Multicenter Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Nov 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.70090.
PubMed Abstract available

PAMUK E, Beharry A, Lambercy K, Dalla-Vale M, et al
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Head and Neck Cancer in the Elderly Population: Functional Outcomes, Survival, and Complications.
Head Neck. 2025 Nov 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.70097.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOWDHURY R, Mlynarek AM, Richardson K, Sadeghi N, et al
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Predicts Treatment Intolerance and Survival in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Nov 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.70101.
PubMed Abstract available

OKUYAMA K, Debnath KC, Islam S, Yanamoto S, et al
From Wound Coverage to Functional Healing: A Narrative Review of Biomaterial Applications in Head and Neck Mucosal Defects.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3201-3208.
PubMed Abstract available

BRIGGS EE, Schlosser N, Nguyen SA, Graboyes E, et al
Podoplanin Expression and the Risk of Malignant Transformation of Oral Pre-Malignant Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3185-3192.
PubMed Abstract available

AKBARI E, Epstein JB, Samim F
The Importance of Recognition and Management of Oral Lichen Planus: Navigating Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Cancer Risk, and Advances in Management.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3172-3184.
PubMed Abstract available

WEI B, Lu G, Li Q, Zhong J, et al
Finder-I for Locating Anterolateral Thigh Perforators in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Diagnostic Study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3019-3027.
PubMed Abstract available

KOFFI E, Padilla CS, Drabbe C, Schreuder WH, et al
Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With a Head and Neck Sarcoma: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3086-3097.
PubMed Abstract available

FREEMAN TE, Li MM, Haring CT, Seim NB, et al
The Impact of Socioeconomic Risk Factors on Adjuvant Treatment and Survival Outcomes in Patients With Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3068-3075.
PubMed Abstract available

LI L, Ma Y, Guo X, Sun S, et al
Patterns of Regional Failure in Patients With Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Radical Surgery: Insight for Neck Management Optimization.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3047-3057.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUI H, Eguchi H, Okazaki Y, Hirayama Y, et al
Comparison of Somatic Mutations in Primary Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Hypopharynx and the Esophagus Developed in Individual Patients.
Head Neck. 2025;47:3028-3038.
PubMed Abstract available

BHETHANABOTLA RM, Patel N, Behnam R, Boscardin WJ, et al
Social Determinants of Health in Patients Undergoing Osteocutaneous Free Flap Reconstruction for Malignant Disease of the Mandible.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2982-2989.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAKERI K, Wren SD, Shang T, Yu Y, et al
Outcomes of Reduced Elective Nodal Radiation Dose and Volume for Laryngeal, Hypopharyngeal, and p16-Negative Oropharyngeal Cancers.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2973-2981.
PubMed Abstract available

KAHVECIOGLU A, Yazici G, Mohammadipour S, Yilmaz MT, et al
Does Anterior Commissure Involvement Matter for Early-Stage Glottic Cancer in the Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy Era?
Head Neck. 2025;47:2965-2972.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAUHAN S, Gelernter M, Huynh V, Weir F, et al
Clinicopathologic Factors and Outcomes of Neuroendocrine Carcinoma in the Oropharynx: An Analysis of the National Cancer Database (NCDB).
Head Neck. 2025;47:2956-2964.
PubMed Abstract available

RHEE BS, Tarr JT, Rothchild E, Ricci JA, et al
A Forearm Free Flap Based on a Persistent Median Artery.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E122-E125.
PubMed Abstract available

NAGANO A, Matoba T, Kawakita D, Minohara K, et al
Conversion Surgery After Administration of a TRK Inhibitor for Unresectable Parotid Gland Secretory Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E116-E121.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2025

FILLO L, Hezam A, Kersen J, Kurbatfinski S, et al
Exploring Transitions in Care Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Scoping Review.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.70061.
PubMed Abstract available

HSU WC, Yu WP, Han HM, Kao HK, et al
Occurrence, Risk Factors, and Early Clinical Outcomes of Dysphagia on Postoperative Day 7 in Patients With Oral Cancer Undergoing Free-Flap Reconstruction Surgery: A Hospital-Based Retrospective Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.70075.
PubMed Abstract available

KHADELA A, Parikh R, Vaghela J, Chauhan Y, et al
A Real-World Phase IV Superiority Trial and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of the Addition of Low-Dose Nivolumab to Triple Metronomic Chemotherapy Compared to the Paclitaxel Carboplatin Regimen in Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.70077.
PubMed Abstract available

BRAMMER B, Kinney BLC, Kansal V, Schmitt NC, et al
A Practical Method for Detecting Prognostic CD57+ T Cells in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.70074.
PubMed Abstract available

FROWEN JJ, Drosdowsky A, Fua TF, McDowell LJ, et al
Patient-Reported Dysphagia and Swallowing-Related Quality of Life up to 10 Years After (Chemo)radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70065.
PubMed Abstract available

CARLOS M CE, Antoine M, Didier D, Aina B, et al
A Risk-Adapted Approach for Elective Neck Dissection in Salvage Total Laryngectomy: Revisiting the Role of Tumor Subsite and Occult Nodal Disease.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70072.
PubMed Abstract available

CALABRESE L, Abousiam M, Tagliabue M, Ferrari M, et al
When Should Elective Neck Dissection Be Considered for Early-Stage Oral Cavity Tumors? Insights From a Multicenter Study of 1109 Patients and Development of a Multiparametric Predictive Model.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.70064.
PubMed Abstract available

JUNG G, Stone A, Segal S, Lin J, et al
Examining the Interaction Between Sex and Race in Outcomes of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70057.
PubMed Abstract available

YU T, Liu Z, Ma J, Su P, et al
Intraglandular Dissemination Is a Risk Factor for Lymph Node Metastasis and Recurrence in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70058.
PubMed Abstract available

WALLMANDER C, Bosaeus I, Silander E, Cange HH, et al
Effect of a Home-Based Exercise Program on Muscle Mass, Fatigue, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients with Oral Cancer: A Randomized Trial.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.70063.
PubMed Abstract available

MEMON AA, Khalil M, Espinosa OV, Said I, et al
Tumoral Skin Invasion Is an Independent Predictor of Rapid Recurrence in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 7. doi: 10.1002/hed.70066.
PubMed Abstract available

WERT KM, May BC, Janus JR, Patel S, et al
Novel Assessment of Advanced Practice Provider-Led Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Clinic: Quality-of-Care Metric Analysis and HOUSES Index Application.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.70062.
PubMed Abstract available

MILES A, Thompson-Williams E, Wilson E, Allen J, et al
Long-Term Quality of Life Outcomes After Head and Neck Cancer in New Zealand.
Head Neck. 2025 Oct 2. doi: 10.1002/hed.70059.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAIDI SE, Hans S, Colombier MA, Contrera KJ, et al
Impact of the Microbiome on Onset and Prognosis of Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2911-2920.
PubMed Abstract available

RAJARAM R, Lee J, Lok E, Ng S, et al
The Management of Head and Neck Lymphoedema: A 2025 Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2897-2910.
PubMed Abstract available

JAIN A, Amanian A, Nagururu N, Creighton FX, et al
Deep Learning Pipeline for Automated Assessment of Distances Between Tonsillar Tumors and the Internal Carotid Artery.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2835-2844.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL KD, Thakore VP, Thobias AR, Patel PS, et al
Developing the Role of a Multigene Panel in BMSCC: Tumor Microenvironment Impact and Clinical Applications.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2801-2815.
PubMed Abstract available

MANNE SL, Hudson SV, Van Cleave J, Grosso M, et al
Activation and Preparedness for Survivorship Care Among Survivors of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2789-2800.
PubMed Abstract available

MANDUCHI B, Sandulache VC, Tark JY, Sharma S, et al
Examining the Relationship Between Dysphagia, Eating-Related Symptoms, and Diet Quality Among Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients During Critical Stages of Cancer Survivorship: The U-DINE Study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2816-2826.
PubMed Abstract available

LIM YJ, Lee HN
Postoperative Radiotherapy for Medullary Thyroid Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Survival and Recurrence Outcomes.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2780-2788.
PubMed Abstract available

OH MY, Tang MH, Chu AJ, Song YS, et al
Truly Scarless Three-Port Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy: A Feasible and Efficient Alternative to the Four-Port Approach for Thyroid Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2773-2779.
PubMed Abstract available

CAI Z, Qiang Z, Tang R, Chen L, et al
Single-Cell and Bulk RNA Sequencing Reveal Tumor Cell Characteristics and Communication Features of Primary and Lymphatic Metastatic Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2760-2772.
PubMed Abstract available

SANOMACHI T, Shimoi T, Kojima Y, Takahashi H, et al
Efficacy of Eribulin Monotherapy in Patients With Unresectable and/or Metastatic Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Receiving Platinum-Based Therapy.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2735-2741.
PubMed Abstract available

TROISE S, Ugga L, Esposito M, Positano M, et al
The Role of Machine Learning to Detect Occult Neck Lymph Node Metastases in Early-Stage (T1-T2/N0) Oral Cavity Carcinomas.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2751-2759.
PubMed Abstract available

HUPPERT STEED A, Kelbert J, Stevens SM, Jategaonkar AA, et al
Features and Management of Osteoradionecrosis of the Skull Base A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2716-2724.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN K, Wang C, Gong S, Lyn X, et al
Carotid Artery Reconstruction With Endovascular Covered Stents: An Innovative Strategy to Avoid Interruption of Carotid Blood Flow.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2702-2709.
PubMed Abstract available

DATTILO LW, de Groot ECM, Nyirjesy S, Karadaghy OA, et al
Donor Site Morbidity of the Medial Sural Artery Perforator (MSAP) Free Flap for Head & Neck Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2710-2715.
PubMed Abstract available

MARCHI F, Filauro M, Bellini E, Iandelli A, et al
First Case of Lateral Oropharyngectomy Performed Using the Vitom Eagle: A Novel Exoscopic System for Transoral Surgery.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E109-E115.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKHTIAR M, Ye Z, Schoenfeld JD, Mohammadi H, et al
Artificial Intelligence Measured Tumor Burden and Pre-Treatment Circulating Tumor DNA in Human Papilloma Virus-Associated Oropharynx Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2641-2649.
PubMed Abstract available

SIM ES, Karadaghy OA, Deschler DG
Stomal Bleeding in a Laryngectomized Patient as a Consequence of an Infected Innominate Artery Stent: A Case Report.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E106-E108.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2025

WANG J, Ludwig ML, Kulkarni A, Birkeland AC, et al
CRISPR Screens Identify PIK3C2A as a Novel Mediator of EGFR Inhibitor Resistance in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Sep 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.70048.
PubMed Abstract available

ISHIHARA H, Asahi Y, Kuroki M, Saijo K, et al
Prognosis After Discontinued Treatment due to Immune-Related Adverse Events in Recurrent and Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Sep 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.70043.
PubMed Abstract available

BEN KRIDIS W, Khanfir A
Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant Capecitabine in Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis of Phase III Randomized Trials With Subgroup Analysis by Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy.
Head Neck. 2025 Sep 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.70034.
PubMed Abstract available

THAI AA, Young RJ, Bressel M, Ma BBY, et al
Examining CD103(+) Tissue-Resident Memory T Cells in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Sep 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.70026.
PubMed Abstract available

KITCHIN S, Whiteside J, Mahanpour S, Robbins J, et al
Autologous Arteriovenous Loop Graft Creation for Head and Neck Microsurgical Reconstruction: A Pictorial Essay.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2627-2633.
PubMed Abstract available

YOU Z, Han B, Shi Z, Du S, et al
Single-View Contrastive Learning for Laryngeal Leukoplakia Classification With NBI Laryngoscopy Images.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2584-2593.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG D, Li L
Prognostic Models for Overall and Disease-Specific Survival in Palate Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Implications for Postoperative Radiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2558-2569.
PubMed Abstract available

RODRIGUEZ CP, Wu QV, Ng K, Voutsinas J, et al
Dual PD-1 and CTLA4 Immune Checkpoint Blockade and Hypofractionated Radiation in Patients With Advanced Salivary Gland Cancers.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2552-2557.
PubMed Abstract available

WOOD E, Sherry R, Jones G, Babek JT, et al
Evaluating Diversity in Thyroid Cancer Clinical Trials: Application of the Clinical Diversity Rating Framework.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2507-2521.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM J, Wee CW, Lee CG, Keum KC, et al
Patterns of Initial Lymph Node Involvement and Recurrence in Patients With Maxillary Sinus Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2522-2530.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN DE VELDE LJ, Breimer GE, Scheurleer WFJ, de Ridder M, et al
Sinonasal Intestinal-Type Adenocarcinoma in the Netherlands: A Nationwide Study (2008-2022).
Head Neck. 2025;47:2531-2540.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHARNER MK, Owen JM, Nguyen SA, Kejner AE, et al
Surgical Versus Non-Surgical Treatment of Advanced Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2486-2498.
PubMed Abstract available

WONG AW, Hung SY, Wei FC
Debunking the "Vessel Depleted Neck"-Study of 52 Patients With More Than Three Reconstructions.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2425-2430.
PubMed Abstract available

SJOSTEDT S, Garset-Zamani M, Korsholm K, Agander TK, et al
HPV-Positive Squamous Cell Carcinoma Metastasis Without Clinical Evidence of Primary: The Posterior Oropharyngeal Wall May Be an Overlooked Location.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E101-E105.
PubMed Abstract available

WIERZBICKA M, Swiatek D, Sikora J, Likus W, et al
Socioeconomic Disparities in Head Neck Cancer Incidence and Mortality: Regional Wealth-Dependent Analysis in Seniors Cohorts.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2401-2411.
PubMed Abstract available

REN Q, Cui Y, Huang H, Li X, et al
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and [18F]-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography-Guided Therapy Improves Survival in Upper Aerodigestive Tract NK/T-Cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2392-2400.
PubMed Abstract available

GUNDOG M, Kiraz E
Ultra-Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Early-Stage Glottic Cancer: Real-World Data From a Single Center.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2383-2391.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG Z, Zhang D, Du Q, Zhang W, et al
Bilateral Thyroid Ima Arteries Arising From the Brachiocephalic Trunk: A First Case Report.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E96-E100.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2025

LEE J, Ding T, Wimbiscus M, Liu D, et al
Neck Dissection Reduces Risk of Recurrence in Early-Stage Oral Tongue Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Aug 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.70017.
PubMed Abstract available

COGNETTI DM, Curry JM, Johnson J, Kwon M, et al
Safety and Efficacy Findings From a Phase Ib/II Study of ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy With Pembrolizumab in Recurrent and/or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Aug 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.70014.
PubMed Abstract available

BROOKS PJ, Bratman SV
Liquid Biopsies in Head and Neck Cancers: Recent Developments Across Biofluids, Analytes, and Molecular Features.
Head Neck. 2025 Aug 7. doi: 10.1002/hed.70009.
PubMed Abstract available

LI B, Cheng G, Mo Y, Dai J, et al
Diagnostic Performance of Imaging-Based Artificial Intelligence Models for Preoperative Detection of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Clinically Node-Negative Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025 Aug 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.70000.
PubMed Abstract available

KALAVACHERLA S, Bendik J, Victor M, Carter H, et al
Aberrant Splicing Burden Predicts Immune Infiltration and Prognosis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas.
Head Neck. 2025 Aug 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.70007.
PubMed Abstract available

KHALAF M, De Kermadec H, Hershkovitch J, Casiraghi O, et al
Safety and Oncologic Outcomes of Endoscopic Endonasal Transcribriform Approach for Locally Advanced Sinonasal Malignancies.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2348-2357.
PubMed Abstract available

WITEK ME, Ward MC, Bakst R, Chandra RA, et al
Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancers: Systematic Review and Executive Summary of the American Radium Society Appropriate Use Criteria.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2073-2091.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKANO G, Kawakita D, Iwata H, Hattori Y, et al
Clinical Outcomes of Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy for Salivary Gland Carcinoma: High Local Control and Quality of Life Preservation.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2313-2323.
PubMed Abstract available

KEITH BA, Chernov ES, Nguyen SA, Fernandes JK, et al
Efficacy of Adjuvant Radioactive Iodine Therapy in Histological Variants of DTC: A Scoping Review.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2324-2335.
PubMed Abstract available

LI MH, Zhang X, Li FJ, Gao XL, et al
Treatment Outcomes of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Soft Palate and the Prognostic Significance of HPV/p16 Status.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2248-2259.
PubMed Abstract available

XU H, Liu L, Pang B, Ren Y, et al
The Radial Forearm Butterfly Flap: A Novel Technique for Oral Cavity Reconstruction With Primary Healing of the Forearm Donor Area.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2183-2191.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHLEGEL LE, Brill-Edwards M, Wang ZX, McNair C, et al
Detection of PTEN Mutations in Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: Impact on Diagnosis and Prognosis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2145-2151.
PubMed Abstract available

AHMADIAN D, Samargandy S, Liyanage FA, Tseng P, et al
Sinonasal NUT Carcinoma: A Systematic Review With Pooled Analysis and Report of a Case of Extraordinary Survival.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2123-2136.
PubMed Abstract available

WEI K, Hill BL, Thompson JC, Miller ZA, et al
Bitter Taste Receptor Agonists Induce Apoptosis in Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2101-2113.
PubMed Abstract available

LASKAR SG, Sinha S, Roy P, Das R, et al
Adjuvant Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy With a Pedicled Flap Reconstruction in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinomas: Implications on Target Delineation.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2092-2100.
PubMed Abstract available

LIDDELL PH, Lee JH, Mechatto A, Myatt GD, et al
Health Inequities in Head and Neck Cancer: Disparities Across the Continuum of Care.
Head Neck. 2025 Aug 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.70006.
PubMed Abstract available

SAITOU E, Seki M, Sano T, Ogawa M, et al
Association of PD-L1 Expression With Tertiary Lymphoid Structures and Prognosis in Oral Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Aug 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.28262.
PubMed Abstract available

RETRACTION: LncRNA SNHG14 Facilitates Cisplatin Resistance Through Upregulating Notch2 via Binding to U2AF2 in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Aug 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.28264.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2025

YWATA DE CARVALHO A, Costa FA, Vartanian JG, Kowalski LP, et al
Prognostic Significance of Solid Subtype of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Analysis of 63 Patients.
Head Neck. 2025 Jul 29. doi: 10.1002/hed.28266.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAUCHI M, Sakai A, Ebisumoto K, Iijima H, et al
Evaluating Clinical Outcomes and Predictive Factors of Treatment Approaches in T1-3N3b Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma: Upfront Neck Dissection Versus Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2025 Jul 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.28261.
PubMed Abstract available

GAITATZIS K, Thompson B, Suami H, Blake FT, et al
Assessing Head and Neck Cancer-Related Lymphoedema Using Indocyanine Green Lymphography-A Pilot Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Jul 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.28252.
PubMed Abstract available

MANIACI A, Lechien JR, Chiesa-Estomba C, Maso V, et al
Regional Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer Management: A Global Cross-Sectional Survey of the World Federation of ENT Societies.
Head Neck. 2025 Jul 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.28257.
PubMed Abstract available

LASKAR SG, Sinha S, Jeeva M, Gupta M, et al
Prophylactic Versus Reactive (PvR) Feeding in Patients Undergoing (Chemo)radiation in Head and Neck Cancers: Results of a Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial.
Head Neck. 2025 Jul 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.28244.
PubMed Abstract available

COSTANTINO A, Pace GM, Zimello C, Russo E, et al
Impact of Extranodal Extension in Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025 Jul 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.28251.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIKAMATSU K, Takahashi H, Ida S, Tada H, et al
Detection of Circulating Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Their Impact on Circulating Tumor Cells.
Head Neck. 2025 Jul 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.28239.
PubMed Abstract available

LEVY BB, Goodman J, Gomes A, Martino R, et al
Challenges and Opportunities for Speech-Language Pathology Services in Comprehensive Head and Neck Cancer Care: Insights From a Mixed Methods Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Jul 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.28234.
PubMed Abstract available

KIMURA H, Nibu KI, Furukawa T, Horichi Y, et al
Clinical Impact of Using an Exoscope in En Bloc Subtotal Temporal Bone Resection for Advanced Ear Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Jul 2. doi: 10.1002/hed.28233.
PubMed Abstract available

VIVEK N, Sharma R, Prasad K, Mannion K, et al
Impact of Postoperative Radiation Therapy Delay and Treatment Facility Location on Survival in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1807-1815.
PubMed Abstract available

CASPANI F, Cavalieri S, Orlandi E, Bergamini C, et al
Lenvatinib in Relapsed/Metastatic Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: Real-World Data From 17 Italian Centers.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2040-2047.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU P, Yeshoua BJ, Konuthula N, Pan CJ, et al
Association of Oral Health Determinants With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Never-Smoking Adults.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2025-2032.
PubMed Abstract available

JIANG Z, Wang L, Ainiwaer M, Liu J, et al
A Longitudinal Study of a Novel Modified Submental Rectangular Flap for Postoperative Laryngeal Stenosis Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2025;47:2003-2009.
PubMed Abstract available

JAWERT F, Fehr A, Persson M, El-Naggar AK, et al
Alternative MYB Promoter Activity Is a Potential Prognostic Biomarker in Head and Neck Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1996-2002.
PubMed Abstract available

DOS SANTOS NPB, Santos IC, Alves E Silva AC, Silva de Freitas A, et al
A 13-Year Retrospective Study on Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis Outcomes From a Single Institution.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1966-1976.
PubMed Abstract available

ABOUYARED M, Colback AA, Jones A, Moore MG, et al
Biochemical Markers of Sarcopenia as Predictors of Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Laryngectomy.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1955-1965.
PubMed Abstract available

HAIDER H, Kanwal MA, Ali MM, Khanum A, et al
Crossing the Boundaries of Conflict: Analyzing Epidemiology & Outcomes of Afghan Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients at a Pakistani Cancer Hospital.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1949-1954.
PubMed Abstract available

RAMESH U, Nieves AB, Feucht M, Wang N, et al
Upper Aerodigestive Tract Liposarcoma: Four Cases of a Rare Entity and a Review of the Literature.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E77-E81.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN YB, Hu HW, Chung AK, Lu JY, et al
Genomic Differences in Thyroid Cancers From Primary Sites Versus Distant Metastases in Individual Patients: A Clinical Perspective and Preliminary Report.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1907-1927.
PubMed Abstract available

CRAWFORD L, Midwinter M, Panizza B
Cadaveric Anatomical Study of Orbit-Preserving Ophthalmic Neurectomy via Endoscopic and Exoscopic Techniques.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1878-1884.
PubMed Abstract available

COSTANTINO A, Haughey B, Zhu J, Alamoudi U, et al
Transoral Surgery Versus Radiotherapy as Primary Treatment for HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer in the Elderly.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1867-1877.
PubMed Abstract available

HENNOCQ Q, Caruhel JB, Benassarou M, Bouaoud J, et al
Prognostic Factors for Free Flap Failure in Head and Neck Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1857-1866.
PubMed Abstract available

SALEM AF, Chen MM, Williams MD, Swanson DM, et al
Resectable Sinonasal Mucosal Melanoma in the Immunotherapy Era: Upfront Surgery vs. Neoadjuvant Therapy.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1848-1856.
PubMed Abstract available

SANGAL NR, Xu K, Kaki P, Cannady S, et al
Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Incidence and Survival Trends in the United States: A Population-Based Analysis of Two Decades.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1816-1830.
PubMed Abstract available

YOSEFOF E, Edri N, Kurman N, Bachar G, et al
The Role of Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer With Minor Adverse Features; A Single Institute Experience.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1839-1847.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2025

WANG CW, Huang BS, Liang HK, Chen WY, et al
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Era: Competing-Risk Analysis, Recurrence, and Postrecurrence Survival.
Head Neck. 2025 Jun 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.28228.
PubMed Abstract available

PANDRANGI VC, Liao JJ, de Almeida JR, El-Sayed IH, et al
Current Trends in the Management of Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Jun 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.28219.
PubMed Abstract available

PUJA K, Singh K, Yadav I, Arya AK, et al
L-Carnitine to Reduce Chemoradiotherapy-Induced Toxicity in Head and Neck Cancer: A Randomized Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Jun 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.28221.
PubMed Abstract available

HARUN N, Sparapani R, Laud PW, Sivaganesan S, et al
Treatment Effect Estimation With Potential Outcomes for a Single-Arm Trial Compared With Historical Controls: A Case Study of Locally Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Treated With Adjuvant Nivolumab.
Head Neck. 2025 Jun 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.28215.
PubMed Abstract available

SIMON A, Abdeddaim C, Nguyen D, Gallet P, et al
First-Line Therapy in Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective, Multicenter, Real-World Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Jun 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.28211.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOWDHURY R, Botros K, Richardson K, Mlynarek AM, et al
Pretreatment Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) Predicts Treatment Toxicity and Intolerance in Operable Head and Neck Cancer: An Ambispective Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Jun 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.28212.
PubMed Abstract available

MASCARELLA MA, Mlynarek A, Richardson K, Kost K, et al
Sarcopenia Trajectories Predict Survival in Operable Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Jun 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.28210.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAYAN KL, McCoy JL, Boudreaux-Kelly MY, Brenner C, et al
Geographic and Socioeconomic Landscape of Veterans With Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Jun 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.28209.
PubMed Abstract available

NIKOLAIDOU E, Bostel T, Mayer A, Wollschlager D, et al
Quad Shot-A Tertiary Hospital Experience With a Palliative Radiotherapy Regimen for Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Jun 2. doi: 10.1002/hed.28202.
PubMed Abstract available

LI D, Li G, Wang Y, Shi H, et al
Lipoblastoma-Like Tumor of the Tongue With IDH1 Mutation: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E68-E76.
PubMed Abstract available

KIJIMA N, Uzawa Y, Hirai Y, Nojima Y, et al
Clinicopathological Significance of Extranodal Extension in Hypopharyngeal and Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1769-1778.
PubMed Abstract available

CHARTERS E, Boehm J, D'Silva AM, Wu R, et al
A Pilot Trial of Tongue Reconstruction Using the Chimeric Innervated Vastus Lateralis Muscle and Antero-Lateral Thigh Free Flap.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1758-1768.
PubMed Abstract available

MCARDLE E, Bulbul M, Collins C, Duvvuri U, et al
Surgery for the Treatment of HPV-Negative Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1749-1757.
PubMed Abstract available

HENRION M, Costes-Martineau V, Bravo IG, Boulle N, et al
Oncogenic Human Papillomaviruses Drive One-Third of Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Are Not Mutually Exclusive for Gene Mutations.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1726-1735.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHACHTEL M, Gandhi M, Bowman J, Midwinter M, et al
Surgical Approaches to Pre-Auricular Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas Extending to the Temporal Bone.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1736-1748.
PubMed Abstract available

SEENIVASAGAM RK, Singh A, Gowda VN, Poonia DR, et al
Clinico-Pathological Significance of Tumor Infiltrating Immune Cells in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma-Hope or Hype?
Head Neck. 2025;47:1706-1716.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN AM, Tjoa T, Armstrong WB
Circulating Tumor HPV-DNA in the Management of HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: A Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1674-1679.
PubMed Abstract available

SASI A, Ganguly S, Thakar A, Sikka K, et al
Nuances in the Treatment of Ewing Sarcoma of the Head and Neck in a Low-Middle-Income Country Setting: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1690-1698.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG S, Li R, Zhao Y, Zhu L, et al
Superior Regional Control and Laryngeal Function Preservation With Radiotherapy Versus Partial Laryngectomy: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of 562 Early Glottic Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1642-1652.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN DEN END JW, Jager EC, Verbeek HHG, Oldehinkel E, et al
Toxicity and Quality of Life After Locoregional Radiotherapy in Patients With Thyroid Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1653-1664.
PubMed Abstract available

TRENT MS, Frank M, Meller LLT, Chan D, et al
Female Representation Among Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Publications.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1602-1611.
PubMed Abstract available

WON KV, Cuddy KK, Chugh D, Magalhaes M, et al
Risk of Malignant Transformation of Oral Lichen Planus and Oral Lichenoid Lesions: A Single Centre, 10-Year Review.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1567-1575.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2025

MAKINO W, Fuwa N, Matsumoto A, Ogawa S, et al
Superficial Temporal Artery-Based ReMAP: A Case Report Series in Head and Neck Cancer Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy.
Head Neck. 2025 May 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.28205.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM Y, Cho H, Choi N, Chung MK, et al
Impact of Prior Neck Treatment Status on Salvage Treatment Outcomes in Isolated Regional Recurrence of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 May 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.28191.
PubMed Abstract available

VASUDEVAN SS, Alvarez IA, Nathan CO, Pang J, et al
Early Death in T3-T4 Head and Neck Cancer: NCDB Comparison of Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Approaches.
Head Neck. 2025 May 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.28193.
PubMed Abstract available

MOHEBBI E, Guthrie G, Patil S, Benjamin W 4th, et al
Postdiagnosis Smoking Cessation and Survival Outcomes of Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2025 May 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.28182.
PubMed Abstract available

FEREYDOONI S, Fereydooni S, Williams L, Verma A, et al
Association of Policy With Palliative Care Uptake in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 May 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.28185.
PubMed Abstract available

COSTA EFD, Ferreira AMC, Mazzali M, Lourenco GJ, et al
Genetic Variability in Cisplatin Metabolism in Kidney Injury in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Undergoing Definitive Chemoradiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2025 May 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.28179.
PubMed Abstract available

CHUNG A, Chung YT, Teng FY, Li WR, et al
A Patient-Customized Oral Appliance to Prevent Trismus and Improve Salivary Function in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors.
Head Neck. 2025 May 7. doi: 10.1002/hed.28183.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKAS AT, Sewnaik A, Flikweert F, Baatenburg de Jong RJ, et al
Multidimensional Prognostic Index as a Predictor of Mortality in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Cohort Study.
Head Neck. 2025 May 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.28184.
PubMed Abstract available

BHETHANABOTLA RM, Gulati A, Khalsa IK, Evans C, et al
Swallowing Function Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Followed by a Long-Term Dysphagia Surveillance Protocol.
Head Neck. 2025 May 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.28166.
PubMed Abstract available

LAVAREZE L, Kimura TC, Cacita N, de Lima-Souza RA, et al
Survival Outcomes in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review of 17 497 Cases and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1541-1553.
PubMed Abstract available

BADHEY AK, Pichardo P, Kavoosi TA, Cervenka B, et al
Pectoral-Sparing Deltoid Artery Use in the Vessel-Depleted Neck: A Pictorial Essay.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1557-1561.
PubMed Abstract available

TORRES-SMALL S, Harrison DB, Davies C, Naylor T, et al
Robotic Surgical Assist Arm for Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1554-1556.
PubMed Abstract available

BRADY JS, Norouzi A, Konuthula N, Lam A, et al
Examining the Impact of Race and Sex on the Incidence of Positive Surgical Margins in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1512-1519.
PubMed Abstract available

SINGH AG, Sinha S, Shetty R, Joshi P, et al
Impact of Local Extent of Tumor on the Survival Outcomes for Surgically Treated Tongue Cancers.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1497-1503.
PubMed Abstract available

MAO S, Wang J, McMillan H, Mohamed ASR, et al
Exploring Quantitative MRI Biomarkers of Head and Neck Post-Radiation Lymphedema and Fibrosis: Post Hoc Analysis of a Prospective Trial.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1487-1496.
PubMed Abstract available

CAMPOS AM, Barba MS, de Pablo Garcia-Cuenca A, Pamias-Romero J, et al
Relevance of Sentinel Nodes in Atypical Territories in Surgically Treated Patients With T1-2N0 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1471-1477.
PubMed Abstract available

MASTROLONARDO EV, Sussman S, Llerena P, Amin DR, et al
Flow-Through Flaps as a Robust Method for Advanced Free Flap Reconstruction in the Head and Neck: A Multi-Institutional Experience.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1462-1470.
PubMed Abstract available

PAK KY, Nunez A, Patel H, Ho AS, et al
Use of the Superior Thyroid Artery as a Recipient Artery in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction: Effects on Post-Operative Hypothyroidism.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1455-1461.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAROUS SJ, Yuhan B, Stenson KM, Talati V, et al
Dedifferentiation of a Chondrosarcoma of the Larynx: A Case Report.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E58-E63.
PubMed Abstract available

LANDER DP, Vettikattu N, Sawaf T, Wang N, et al
Submandibular Gland Flap Reconstruction for Oropharyngeal Defects After Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS).
Head Neck. 2025;47:1440-1446.
PubMed Abstract available

CARDESA-SALZMANN TM, Sparber-Sauer M, Hingst P, Erbersdobler A, et al
On TRacK With Larotrectinib in a Neonate With a Giant Congenital ETV6::NTRK3 Fusion-Positive Infantile Fibrosarcoma of the Head and Neck.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E50-E57.
PubMed Abstract available

SHENOY S, Mallick A, Pati S, Chatterjee S, et al
Outcomes of Radical Radiotherapy (RT) or Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in Surgically Inoperable Advanced Oral Cavity Cancer: A Single Center Experience.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1447-1454.
PubMed Abstract available

UCHIBORI M, Hosomichi K, Hoshimoto Y, Sasaki M, et al
The Efficacy of Liquid Biopsy of Total cfDNA for Predicting Systemic Metastasis in Japanese Patients With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1411-1420.
PubMed Abstract available

ZUO L, Jiang Z, Liu J, Tian H, et al
A Trilobed Radial Forearm Free Flap: A Novel Approach to Oral Cavity Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1372-1378.
PubMed Abstract available

DE LUCA P, de Campora L, Gallo O, Radici M, et al
"Almost Forty!": Four Decades of Open Partial Horizontal Laryngectomy-The Evolving Experience of the Italian School of Enrico de Campora.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1364-1371.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN HH, Gupta I, Cellini A, Papadimitriou JC, et al
Comprehensive Analysis Reveals No Significant Correlation Between p16/ CDKN2A Expression and Treatment Outcomes in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1315-1328.
PubMed Abstract available

AMIN AA, Jamali OM, Farid R, Zedan MH, et al
The Submental Artery Island Flap for Reconstruction of Acquired Maxillary and Palatal Defects After Tumor Ablation: Reversed Flow Versus the Extended Antegrade Design.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1355-1363.
PubMed Abstract available

RAPOPORT NA, Peterson AM, Chiang SN, Kallogjeri D, et al
Large Bilobed Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction: Technique and Outcomes.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1329-1335.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2025

KIM P, Saba NF, McCook-Veal A, Liu Y, et al
Prospective Pilot Study of Second Primary Tumor Prevention With Erlotinib and Celecoxib in Early-Stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: Long-Term Follow-Up.
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.28178.
PubMed Abstract available

ARAUJO ALD, Kowalski LP, Sanabria A, Santos-Silva AR, et al
Older Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: A Scoping Review of Differences Regarding Diagnosis and Outcomes.
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.28168.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG S, Tang J, Cui P, He W, et al
Accurate and Efficient Detection of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Using Multi-Dimensional Features of Plasma Cell-Free DNA.
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.28154.
PubMed Abstract available

MOOTASSIM-BILLAH S, Schoentgen J, De Bodt M, Slama H, et al
Acoustic Features of Airway Protective Maneuvers as Biomarkers of Radiation-Associated Dysphagia and Penetration/Aspiration in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.28163.
PubMed Abstract available

LIEN MY, Chen CY, Hsieh CY, Tsai MH, et al
Using Nomograms to Predict Patient Tolerance to High-Dose Cisplatin During Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.28164.
PubMed Abstract available

WEN J, Liu C, Pan M, Li Y, et al
Bilateral Neck Dissection in cN0 Supraglottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Essential or Not?
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.28140.
PubMed Abstract available

BORNE G, Knackstedt M, Fabian I, Alvarez I, et al
Postoperative Pneumonia in Major Head and Neck Cancer Surgery.
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.28160.
PubMed Abstract available

HORICHI Y, Shinomiya H, Kitayama M, Kawakita D, et al
Survival Outcomes of the Patients With Advanced Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated With Chemoradiotherapy and Total Pharyngolaryngectomy Based on Reports of Head and Neck Cancer Registry of Japan.
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 7. doi: 10.1002/hed.28162.
PubMed Abstract available

VASUDEVAN SS, Candelo E, Sharifi A, Ma DJ, et al
Survival, Tumor Control, and Safety Outcomes of Proton Therapy in Sinonasal Cancer Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1291-1305.
PubMed Abstract available

KIMIA R, Nassif Abudinen SJ, Hanna C, Jung C, et al
Airway Management in Microvascular Reconstruction of the Head and Neck: Current Practice Patterns.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1264-1268.
PubMed Abstract available

ANSCHUETZ L, Tschopp S, Trippel M, Huwendiek S, et al
A Novel Training Model to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy of Cervical Fine-Needle Aspiration.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1256-1263.
PubMed Abstract available

AL-AROOMI MA, Liang Y, Chen J, Feng Y, et al
Comparison of Postoperative Outcomes in Two Lip-Splitting Approaches for Buccal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Ablation.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1239-1246.
PubMed Abstract available

MONTALTO N, Battocchio S, Contro G, Gaudioso P, et al
Prognostic Effect of Patterns of Local Extension and Satellitosis in cT3 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Tongue: A Prospective Observational Study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1223-1238.
PubMed Abstract available

BAEZ BERRIOS AI, Monaghan M, Brandwein-Weber M, van Gerwen M, et al
Investigating the Association Between Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1214-1222.
PubMed Abstract available

UEANGPHAIROT W, Muangwong P, Suwannaphong P, Youngchim S, et al
Fluconazole for Preventing Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1168-1175.
PubMed Abstract available

MOMIYAMA K, Tsutsumi S, Sakurai Y, Mogi S, et al
Significance of REV7 Expression in p16-Negative Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1142-1150.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE KI, Choi YW, Han SK, Jeong SH, et al
Artificial Dermis Graft Following Basal Cell Carcinoma Removal on the Nose: A Comparison of Scar Contracture Across Nasal Subunits.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1100-1108.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN V, Zhang M, Gupta R, Elliott MS, et al
The Impact of Preoperative Facial Nerve Weakness and Facial Nerve Outcomes in the Management of Patients With Parotid Metastases of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1109-1116.
PubMed Abstract available

MCCANN C, Hurley R, McGovern J, Knight K, et al
Frailty and the Survival Outcomes of Patients With Laryngeal Squamous Cell Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1079-1092.
PubMed Abstract available

FIORE AR, Lourenco GJ, Pereira EB, Dos Anjos LFA, et al
Early and Long-Term Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma After External Radiotherapy: Clinicopathological Risk Factors.
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.28150.
PubMed Abstract available

BHATIA A, Mehra R, Bauman J, Khan SA, et al
Phase II Trial of Chemotherapy, Cetuximab, and Erlotinib in Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck.
Head Neck. 2025 Apr 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.28152.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2025

KAYAHARA GM, Sarafim-Costa BAM, Branco de Oliveira MV, Fontanelli AM, et al
Associations of Pain, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms With Sleep Outcomes in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.28147.
PubMed Abstract available

SATO R, Inoue T, Wakisaka R, Komatsuda H, et al
Differences in PD-L1, PD-L2, and EGFR Expression Between Naive and Recurrent Tumors in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Study.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.28151.
PubMed Abstract available

PANDA S, Kumar R, Kakkar A, Mitra S, et al
Risk Stratification for Extranodal Extension in Head and Neck Cancers-Implication for Treatment Intensification.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.28144.
PubMed Abstract available

NASSAR SI, Durgham RA, Nguyen SA, Newman JG, et al
Risk Factors for Suicide Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.28145.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN S, Ramirez RJ, Khan MN, Urken ML, et al
Free Flap Surgery and Oncologic Care of the Pregnant Head and Neck Cancer Patient.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.28142.
PubMed Abstract available

HELOU V, Smith JD, Harris M, Earland N, et al
Emerging Proximal Liquid Biopsy Approaches for Detecting Residual Disease and Predicting Recurrence in Head and Neck Cancer: A Review and Proposal of Novel Liquid Staging.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.28138.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG Y, Liu Q, Gu Y, Xue K, et al
EC-IC Bypass for Skull Base Necrosis and ICA Rupture Hemorrhage After Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.28107.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG HL, Heskett M, Li P, Dreer L, et al
Vision Changes After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.28133.
PubMed Abstract available

MAMOU E, Gougis P, Abbar B, Spano JP, et al
Prognosis and Phenotypes of Advanced Head and Neck Carcinoma Associated With Hypercalcemia.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.28126.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU M, Zhang B, Pan Y, Lin X, et al
Influence of COVID-19 Vaccination on Treatment-Related Adverse Events and Oncologic Outcomes of Nonmetastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.28130.
PubMed Abstract available

GARCIA-CONSUEGRA A, Gimeno-Morales M, Cambeiro M, Lopez-Picazo JM, et al
Prospective Registry Trial of Adjuvant High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy in Unirradiated Head and Neck Cancer: 20-Year Data.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.28131.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG C, Zhang JL, Li Z, Liang XH, et al
Safety and Efficacy of Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy Combined With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in the Treatment of Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.28121.
PubMed Abstract available

HARING CT, Smith JD, Dermody SM, McHugh JB, et al
Combined Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes and PD-L1 Status in Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Mar 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.28128.
PubMed Abstract available

YOON M, Joseph J, Ramirez R, Ganz C, et al
Modified Technique for Difficult Secondary Tracheoesophageal Puncture.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1062-1064.
PubMed Abstract available

XIAO JB, Banyi N, Tran KL, Prisman E, et al
Cost Outcomes of Virtual Surgical Planning in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2025;47:1037-1057.
PubMed Abstract available

NADJMI J, Peetermans O, Nicolay S, Lauwers P, et al
Modified Total Laryngectomy With Strap-Flap Technique in a Patient With Bovine Aortic Arch Anomaly: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E36-E42.
PubMed Abstract available

SHARAV S, Horton JD, Theodossiou Z, Turner J, et al
HPV-Associated Head and Neck Second Primary Tumors-A Case Series.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E32-E35.
PubMed Abstract available

STOCKER C, Greve J, Beer M, Hosch B, et al
Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography (CT) With Concordant Sonography as Sufficient Early Detection Tools for Recurrent and Persistent Cervical Metastases After (Chemo)radiotherapy (CRT).
Head Neck. 2025;47:999-1005.
PubMed Abstract available

CHUANG PW, Chuang WY, Lee TJ, Chang PH, et al
Outcome Analysis of Solitary Extramedullary Plasmacytoma in the Head and Neck: A Clinical Perspective.
Head Neck. 2025;47:983-989.
PubMed Abstract available

GREGOR JW, Chang B, Keole N, McGary A, et al
Initial Proof-of-Concept Study on Immediate Effects of External Advanced Pneumatic Compression on Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Internal Lymphedema Using a Fluoroscopic Measurement Tool.
Head Neck. 2025;47:962-973.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG S, Zeng N, Yang J, Han J, et al
Recurrent Patterns in Patients With Nasopharyngeal Caricinoma and Risks Leading to Inaccurate Delineation in Marginal Failure in the Era of Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2025;47:917-927.
PubMed Abstract available

TAPESCU I, Kohler A, Sangal NR, Brant JA, et al
Thyroid Malignancies With Thymic Differentiation: Outcomes of Rare SETTLE and CASTLE Tumors.
Head Neck. 2025;47:899-905.
PubMed Abstract available

THEURER JA, Martino R, Jovanovic N, de Almeida JR, et al
Impact of Transoral Robotic Surgery Versus Radiation on Swallowing Function in Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients: A Sub-Study From a Randomized Trial.
Head Neck. 2025;47:906-916.
PubMed Abstract available

EDRI N, Dudkiewicz D, Yaniv D, Ritter A, et al
Evaluating Depth of Invasion as a Continuous Prognostic Factor in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:856-866.
PubMed Abstract available

KURIAN KE, Hamdi O, Roecker ZA, Barker SA, et al
Surgeon Review of 4D CT for Identification of Parathyroid Adenomas.
Head Neck. 2025;47:839-846.
PubMed Abstract available

SOUSA-NETO SS, Nakamura TCR, Giraldo-Roldan D, Dos Santos GC, et al
Development and Evaluation of a Convolutional Neural Network for Microscopic Diagnosis Between Pleomorphic Adenoma and Carcinoma Ex-Pleomorphic Adenoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:832-838.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE KK, Morris JC 3rd, Kumar A, Chintakuntlawar AV, et al
Pemetrexed-carboplatin salvage therapy in advanced thyroid cancers.
Head Neck. 2025;47:813-821.
PubMed Abstract available

FIEDLER M, Off A, Gartner A, Brockhoff G, et al
Increased PD-1/PD-L1 Immune Checkpoint Expression Is Associated With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Never-Smokers and Never-Drinkers.
Head Neck. 2025;47:822-831.
PubMed Abstract available

AZALMAD K, Lambercy K, Beharry A, Piazzon N, et al
Trans Oral Robotic Surgery for HPV-Negative Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Follow-Up on Oncological and Functional Outcomes.
Head Neck. 2025;47:791-800.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2025

MOSKOVITZ A, Tsur N, Kaminer K, Dudkiewicz D, et al
Lobectomy for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma With Minimal Extrathyroidal Extension: Does the Site of Extension Matter?
Head Neck. 2025 Feb 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.28113.
PubMed Abstract available

YEH CF, Lee SW, Liu CH, Hsu YB, et al
EpCAM-Targeted Erlotinib Delivery: Enhancing Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Treatment With Polyethylene Glycol-Coated Graphene Oxide.
Head Neck. 2025 Feb 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.28122.
PubMed Abstract available

CREANEY G, de Aquino Goulart M, McMahon A, Paterson C, et al
Advanced Stage Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis: HEADSpAcE Consortium Health Systems Benchmarking Survey.
Head Neck. 2025 Feb 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.28094.
PubMed Abstract available

ALJABI B, Stewart JA, Withrow K, Thomas CM, et al
Aggressive Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Setting of GATA2 Deficiency.
Head Neck. 2025 Feb 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.28117.
PubMed Abstract available

GAO K, Wei Z, Liu Z, Pei Y, et al
Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor for PD-L1 Inhibitor Treatment in Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Feb 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.28101.
PubMed Abstract available

VASUDEVAN SS, Ericksen E, Albornoz V, Bryan E, et al
Global Incidence, Mortality, and Risk Factors of Stroke in Multi-Modality Head and Neck Cancer Treatment-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2025 Feb 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.28109.
PubMed Abstract available

GALLAGHER TJ, Chung RS, Khachikyan N, Lin ME, et al
Demographic Disparities in Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors.
Head Neck. 2025 Feb 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.28103.
PubMed Abstract available

HONDA K, Omori K, Suehiro A, Kishimoto Y, et al
Medial-to-Lateral Approach in Neck Dissection.
Head Neck. 2025 Feb 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.28105.
PubMed Abstract available

KARADAGHY OA, Feng AL
Single Stage Reconstruction of Composite Rhinectomy Defects Using Osteocutaneous Radial Forearm Free Flap.
Head Neck. 2025;47:776-782.
PubMed Abstract available

GATES JC, Abouyared M, Shnayder Y, Farwell DG, et al
Clinical Management Update of Oral Leukoplakia: A Review From the American Head and Neck Society Cancer Prevention Service.
Head Neck. 2025;47:733-741.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN X, Abraham-Aggarwal K, Kutler DI
A Rare Case of Ewing Sarcoma of the Left Ethmoid Sinus With Orbital Extension.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E23-E27.
PubMed Abstract available

HINTZE JM, Cleere E, O'Riordan I, Timon C, et al
Determining Factors Which Limit Resectability in Advanced Hypopharyngeal Malignancy.
Head Neck. 2025;47:726-732.
PubMed Abstract available

KEARNEY A, Samad I, Belsky MA, Doyle PC, et al
The Benefits of Silicone Laryngectomy Tubes at the Time of Laryngectomy-A Case Series Spanning 17 Years.
Head Neck. 2025;47:720-725.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN DE VELDE LJ, Scheurleer WFJ, Braunius WW, Speksnijder CM, et al
Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Netherlands: A Population-Based Study of 568 Cases Diagnosed in 2008-2021.
Head Neck. 2025;47:695-705.
PubMed Abstract available

MC LOUGHLIN L, Zhang H, Blom M, Walsh M, et al
The Role of Transoral Robotic Palatine and Lingual Tonsillectomy in the Diagnosis of Carcinoma of Unknown Primary in the Head and Neck Region.
Head Neck. 2025;47:706-712.
PubMed Abstract available

SRIRAM S, Owusu-Boahene A, Gersten RA, Gourin CG, et al
Provider Perspectives and Access to Palliative Care: An American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Survey.
Head Neck. 2025;47:657-666.
PubMed Abstract available

LOCATELLO LG, Caiazza N, Cavallo Ronchi F, Bergamin-Bracale AM, et al
Managing Thyroid Nodules in Brain-Dead Donors: Our Experience and a Review of the Literature.
Head Neck. 2025;47:651-656.
PubMed Abstract available

KUO CY, Hsu YC, Chen MJ, Lin CH, et al
Glucose Transporter 1 Inhibitors Induce Autophagy and Synergize With Lenvatinib in Thyroid Cancer Cells.
Head Neck. 2025;47:615-624.
PubMed Abstract available

ALMANGUSH A, Jouhi L, Haglund C, Hagstrom J, et al
Tumor Microenvironment-Based Risk Stratification of Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:599-605.
PubMed Abstract available

KIENLE LL, Schild LR, Boehm F, Hahn VD, et al
Bending the rules: A novel approach to laryngeal surgery in a body donor study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:575-585.
PubMed Abstract available

MERCKE C, Friesland S, Berglund A, Johansson GW, et al
"High-risk" tumors of the lip treated with external beam radiotherapy and high-dose-rate brachytherapy: Long-term outcome.
Head Neck. 2025;47:586-598.
PubMed Abstract available

CATTAN MES, Kimura TC, Lavareze L, Egal ESA, et al
Head and neck sarcomas: Thirty years of experience in a tertiary referral center in Brazil.
Head Neck. 2025;47:549-558.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUSS DM, Fei-Zhang DJ, Kim H, Chelius DC, et al
The impact of digital inequities on salivary gland cancer disparities in the United States.
Head Neck. 2025;47:538-548.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG L, Zhu E, Cao S, Ai Z, et al
Integrating lymph node ratio into personalized radiotherapy for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:517-528.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG Y, Su W, Yang Z, Zhao D, et al
iPLA(2)beta regulates the dual effects of arachidonic acid in thyroid cancer.
Head Neck. 2025;47:504-516.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAMURA N, Sakagami T, Shimizu M, Suzuki K, et al
Effectiveness and outcomes of endoscopic resection for superficial pharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas.
Head Neck. 2025;47:463-471.
PubMed Abstract available

FASSLER C, Yalamanchi P, Aweeda M, Rezk J, et al
Visual pathology reports for improved collaboration at multidisciplinary head and neck tumor board.
Head Neck. 2025;47:452-462.
PubMed Abstract available

STEEN S, Horn D, Flechtenmacher C, Hoffmann J, et al
Expression analysis of SOX2 and SOX9 in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:437-451.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2025

HAKANSSON K, Muse DH, Back A, Rasmussen JH, et al
Risk Stratification for Trial Enrichment Considering Loco-Regional Failure in Head and Neck Cancer: UICC8 Versus Purpose-Built Failure-Type Specific Risk Prediction Model.
Head Neck. 2025 Jan 31. doi: 10.1002/hed.28085.
PubMed Abstract available

BOTROS K, Esfahani K, Sultanem K, Spicer JD, et al
"Tension Chyle Leak": A Life-Threatening Sequela of Thoracic Duct Injury Following Resection of BRAF-Mutated Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Jan 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.28091.
PubMed Abstract available

VERGAUWEN A, Baudelet M, Van den Steen L, Goeleven A, et al
Exploratory Research: Patient-Reported Factors Contributing to Decreased Oral Intake During Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Jan 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.28089.
PubMed Abstract available

BASSANI S, Papi G, Marani F, Nocini R, et al
Oncological Feasibility of Limited Neck Dissection in cN0 Supraglottic Laryngeal Cancer.
Head Neck. 2025 Jan 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.28081.
PubMed Abstract available

JANG SY, Lee YG, Chun SH, Park JH, et al
Risk Factors for Progressive Disease After Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Jan 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.28071.
PubMed Abstract available

ILORI EO, Woody NM, Hair BB, Rybicki L, et al
Management of Clinically Node-Negative Salivary Gland Cancer: Observation, Neck Dissection, or Neck Irradiation?
Head Neck. 2025 Jan 21. doi: 10.1002/hed.28079.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE T, Sommat K, Jang I, Lim CM, et al
Impact of Clinical Surveillance on Outcomes of Locally Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025 Jan 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.28060.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLIAMSON A, Nankivell P, Abou-Foul AK, Ahmed M, et al
Trends in Investigations for Suspected Head and Neck Carcinoma of the Unknown Primary: A HNCIG and IFHNOS International Survey of Practice.
Head Neck. 2025 Jan 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.28065.
PubMed Abstract available

GUNERI P, Bolukbasi G, Ilhan B, Epstein JB, et al
Recommendations for Research to Develop a Patient-Centered Clinical Follow-Up Protocol for Oral Epithelial Dysplasia.
Head Neck. 2025;47:7-13.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAARI DS, Kapustin DA, Yoon M, Rubin SJ, et al
Radiation-Induced Pharyngeal Necrosis and Cervical Spine Osteoradionecrosis in Patients With Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E11-E22.
PubMed Abstract available

YOON M, Ramirez R, Yun J, Wiedmer C, et al
Concurrent Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Maxilla: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Head Neck. 2025;47:E1-E10.
PubMed Abstract available

BELLAMKONDA N, Tooker EL, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, et al
Management of bilateral head and neck paragangliomas at a single-institution across four decades.
Head Neck. 2025;47:386-393.
PubMed Abstract available

BERTAZZONI G, Vinciguerra A, Camous D, Ferrari M, et al
Morbidity of multimodal treatments including endoscopic surgery for sinonasal malignancies: Results of an international collaborative study on 940 patients (MUSES).
Head Neck. 2025;47:371-385.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAEN-HEACOCK NE, Rowe LM, Ciucci MR, Russell JA, et al
Effects of chemoradiation and tongue exercise on swallow biomechanics and bolus kinematics.
Head Neck. 2025;47:355-370.
PubMed Abstract available

ANANTHAPADMANABHAN S, Wong E, Natsis L, Suruliraj A, et al
Presence of postlaryngectomy pseudodiverticulum on barium swallow does not affect early dietary progression.
Head Neck. 2025;47:309-316.
PubMed Abstract available

LEVIN EG, Ritter A, Bachar G, Mizrachi A, et al
Management of laryngeal chondroradionecrosis: A single-center experience.
Head Neck. 2025;47:300-308.
PubMed Abstract available

EBRAHIMI A, Gupta R, McDowell L, Magarey MJR, et al
Predictors of distant metastatic recurrence in head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with lymph node metastases treated with curative intent: A multicenter study.
Head Neck. 2025;47:254-262.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN AM, Harris JP, Tjoa T, Haidar Y, et al
Hypofractionated radiation therapy alone for human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancer.
Head Neck. 2025;47:235-241.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAN TG, Wicks J, Sethi I, Becker J, et al
Radiologic findings of occult nodal metastasis during clinically-N0 salvage total laryngectomy.
Head Neck. 2025;47:201-214.
PubMed Abstract available

SAMPIERI C, Cioccoloni E, Costantino A, Kim D, et al
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by transoral robotic surgery versus upfront surgery for locoregionally advanced oropharyngeal carcinoma: A propensity score matched analysis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:175-188.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHAO X, Pei Z, Song X, Jin G, et al
The role of radiotherapy in the treatment of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma: A population-based analysis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:150-158.
PubMed Abstract available

MARCHI F, Iandelli A, Pace GM, Bellini E, et al
Surgical outcomes of profunda artery perforator flap in head and neck reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2025;47:98-111.
PubMed Abstract available

GOODMAN CD, DeMonte F, Nguyen TP, Garden AS, et al
A prospective cohort study on stereotactic radiotherapy in the management of dural recurrence of olfactory neuroblastoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:81-89.
PubMed Abstract available

NACHTSHEIM L, Jansen L, Shabli S, Arolt C, et al
Recurrence after primary salivary gland carcinoma: Frequency, survival, and risk factors.
Head Neck. 2025;47:47-56.
PubMed Abstract available

FRENKEL CH, Donahue EE, Cochran A, Brickman D, et al
The impact of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for major head and neck oncologic surgery on postoperative complications and adjuvant treatment delivery.
Head Neck. 2025;47:68-80.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG FG, Viswanathan S, Zhang C, Smith RV, et al
Association of tumor growth rate with overall survival and recurrence among patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2025;47:23-33.
PubMed Abstract available

XU X, Wu B, Loh KS, Lim WS, et al
Outcomes of SWI/SNF complex-deficient sinonasal carcinomas in a Southeast Asian cohort.
Head Neck. 2025;47:14-22.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2024

DUGAST S, Longis J, Anquetil M, Corre P, et al
Assessing Dental Implant Success: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Primary Versus Secondary Implantation in Free Bone Flap Reconstruction for Malignant Tumors.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 31. doi: 10.1002/hed.28059.
PubMed Abstract available

KAKI PC, Patel AM, Brant JA, Cannady SB, et al
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index and Postoperative Outcomes Following Head and Neck Cancer Surgery.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.28052.
PubMed Abstract available

GOEL S, Gunasekera D, Krishnan G, Krishnan S, et al
Is transoral robotic surgery useful as a salvage technique in head and neck cancers: a systematic review and meta analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 29. doi: 10.1002/hed.28021.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLIAMSON A, Lim AE, Green F, Lee YK, et al
The Burden of Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Across the United Kingdom: Results From a National Snapshot Study.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.28045.
PubMed Abstract available

ESPINOSA OV, Awan M, Memon AA, Frei A, et al
Locked Dimerized CXCL12 Exerts Radiosensitizing Effects in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.28048.
PubMed Abstract available

WEILAND AC, Samant S, Clain AE, Martin-Harris B, et al
Short- and Long-Term Swallowing Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving TORS and Adjuvant Therapy.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.28033.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN VC, Park JS, Song CM, Ji YB, et al
Efficacy and Oncologic Outcomes of Thermal Ablation Techniques in the Treatment of Primary Low-Risk Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.28029.
PubMed Abstract available

FEREYDOONI S, Valdez C, Williams LC, Verma A, et al
Racial Disparities in Perioperative Outcomes for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.28034.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU X, Wu Z, Qiu Z, Lin M, et al
Efficacy and Failure Patterns Following Target Volume and Dose Reduction After Neoadjuvant Therapy in Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 18. doi: 10.1002/hed.28037.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN S, Pyne JM, Liu Y, Abraham Y, et al
Nodal Yield From Neck Dissection Predicts the Anti-Tumor Immune Response in Head and Neck Cancers.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.28006.
PubMed Abstract available

PEQUENO DP, Carron J, Gaspar KC, Lima CSP, et al
Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Gene-Environment Interaction.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.28026.
PubMed Abstract available

SHEAHAN P, Callanan D, van den Berg N, Hintze J, et al
Impact of Close Margins on Oral Cancer Outcomes According to the Oral Subsite.
Head Neck. 2024 Dec 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.28024.
PubMed Abstract available

WEBSTER A, Elshazli RM, Pinion D, Clark RDE, et al
The Prevalence and Prognostic Implications of BRAF K601E Mutations in Thyroid Neoplasms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:3133-3145.
PubMed Abstract available

TONSBEEK AM, Hundepool CA, Molier AL, Corten E, et al
Associations between hypopharyngeal defect closure and quality of life in long-term total laryngectomy survivors.
Head Neck. 2024;46:3123-3132.
PubMed Abstract available

MCGREGOR S, Zaraska K, Lynn M, Turkdogan S, et al
Donor site morbidity after scapula free flap surgery of head and neck reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:3110-3122.
PubMed Abstract available

WOODS R, Scholfield D, Axiotakis L, Fitzgerald C, et al
Outcomes of SMARCB1-deficient sinonasal carcinoma: Largest single-center cross-sectional study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:3076-3084.
PubMed Abstract available

SINGH A, Long SM, Tin AL, Vickers AJ, et al
Association between objective measures of oral health and salivary gland irradiation with patient-reported outcomes following head and neck radiation therapy.
Head Neck. 2024;46:3066-3075.
PubMed Abstract available

CHARTERS E, Loy J, Cheng K, Dunn M, et al
What is the force required to treat trismus in patients undergoing oral cavity free flap reconstruction?
Head Neck. 2024;46:2935-2944.
PubMed Abstract available

WERNER MT, Cooper DJ, Kaplan SE
Extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of the larynx: A case report and scoping review.
Head Neck. 2024;46:3056-3065.
PubMed Abstract available

HUNG GA, Vohra S, Kim G, Jamal A, et al
Nasopharyngeal cancer mortality in disaggregated Asian and non-Asian Americans.
Head Neck. 2024;46:3046-3055.
PubMed Abstract available

SARKIS LM, Yao CM, Hendler A, Mohan R, et al
A multi-institutional feasibility lead-in trial of lymphatic mapping with SPECT-CT for evaluating contralateral disease in lateralized oropharynx cancer using 99m-technetium sulfur colloid.
Head Neck. 2024;46:3038-3045.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG T, Wang J, Li Q, Li Y, et al
Incidence and patterns of lymph node metastases in head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma: One-institution study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:3001-3012.
PubMed Abstract available

POISSONNET V, Segier B, Lopez R, Siegfried A, et al
Prognostic implications of mucosal and deep margin distances according to T-status in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma: A single-center retrospective study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2926-2934.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2024

YAN S, Zhang P, Tan S, Mo H, et al
LncRNA SNHG14 Facilitates Cisplatin Resistance Through Upregulating Notch2 via Binding to U2AF2 in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Nov 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.28016.
PubMed Abstract available

ANSARI E, Minulina NC, van Beers MA, van Es RJJ, et al
Low Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Strong Predictive Factor for Surgical Complications After Free Forearm Flap Reconstruction in Oral Cancer Patients.
Head Neck. 2024 Nov 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.28014.
PubMed Abstract available

XIAO JB, Cherukupalli A, Tran KL, Prisman E, et al
Predictors of Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation or Chemoradiotherapy: A Systematic Review.
Head Neck. 2024 Nov 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.28010.
PubMed Abstract available

SALVADOR SG, Maria Jesus GA, Maria Dolores TS, Angel CT, et al
Hypofractionated Accelerated Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer in Fragile Patients.
Head Neck. 2024 Nov 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.27989.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN KY, Chen AC, Tsao CK, Hung SY, et al
Hardware Complication Risks in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Reconstructive Surgery With Segmental Mandibulectomy.
Head Neck. 2024 Nov 18. doi: 10.1002/hed.28000.
PubMed Abstract available

KANG YF, Yang L, Hu YF, Xu K, et al
Self-Attention Mechanisms-Based Laryngoscopy Image Classification Technique for Laryngeal Cancer Detection.
Head Neck. 2024 Nov 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.27999.
PubMed Abstract available

SUTTER OP, Maurer A, Stadler TM, Lanzer M, et al
Recurrence Detection by Hybrid [(18)F]FDG-PET in Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Nov 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.27997.
PubMed Abstract available

ALADE A, Persad M, Bitar G, Dragan A, et al
A Review of Contemporary Image Guidance Techniques in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Nov 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.27968.
PubMed Abstract available

LIAO YH, Chen YF, Hsieh MS, Lin MC, et al
The Prognostic Importance of Radiologic Extranodal Extension in Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Nov 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.27978.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE OH, Bang J, Kim GJ, Sun DI, et al
Clinical outcome of salvage surgery in patients with recurrent oral cavity cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2901-2909.
PubMed Abstract available

BURGGRAF M, Schiele S, Tholken R, Lopez FJF, et al
Contemporary treatment and outcome of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma: A meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2890-2900.
PubMed Abstract available

HINTZE JM, Lennon P
Letter to the Editor regarding "Primary fit tracheoesophageal puncture in primary versus salvage laryngectomy: Short-term and long-term complications and functional outcomes".
Head Neck. 2024;46:2910-2911.
PubMed

YAN F, Liu JC, Shulman R, Galloway TJ, et al
Timing of postoperative radiation therapy for major salivary gland cancers.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2861-2869.
PubMed Abstract available

MACHENS A, Lorenz K, Bensch C, Wickenhauser C, et al
Tumor desmoplasia outperforms preoperative serum calcitonin as surgical biomarker in sporadic medullary thyroid cancer.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2843-2852.
PubMed Abstract available

LEVYN H, Subramanian T, Eagan A, Katabi N, et al
Parotidectomy for deep lobe pleomorphic adenomas is associated with higher rates of complications and recurrence.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2853-2860.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE ZH, Shuck JW, Largo RD, Chang EI, et al
Free fibula mandible reconstruction for osteoradionecrosis is more challenging than for primary cancer.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2834-2842.
PubMed Abstract available

SWEENY L, Konuthula N, Jackson R, Wax MK, et al
Microvascular reconstruction of midface osteoradionecrosis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2824-2833.
PubMed Abstract available

LADBURY C, Wilde T, Amini A, Xiao Y, et al
The impact of pretreatment symptom burden on long-term quality of life following head and neck radiation: A prospective longitudinal study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2806-2814.
PubMed Abstract available

JIANG Z, Yao X, Lou Y, Feng S, et al
Prognostic factors of tongue cancer in children and adolescents: A SEER population-based study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2798-2805.
PubMed Abstract available

LAXAGUE F, Fnais N, Son HY, Alzahrani F, et al
Outcomes for potentially Resectable patients undergoing primary chemoradiation treatment for T1-T2 HPV Negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2789-2797.
PubMed Abstract available

MAO Y, Liu K, Yang Y, Liang Y, et al
Hypoxia-induced SENP3 promotes chemosensitivity and mitochondrial fission via deSUMOylation of Drp1.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2776-2788.
PubMed Abstract available

JELMINI J, Williams FC, Winstead M, Hammer DA, et al
Immediate dental rehabilitation in fibula free flaps for malignancy: Is it feasible?
Head Neck. 2024;46:2737-2743.
PubMed Abstract available

COOKE PV, Wu MP, Rathi VK, Chen S, et al
Salvage surgery for recurrent or residual hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2725-2736.
PubMed Abstract available

MILLER A, Wang V, Jegede V, Necker F, et al
How far are we off? Analyzing the accuracy of surgical margin relocation in the head and neck.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2709-2716.
PubMed Abstract available

EDWARDS DM, Gharzai LA, Wang W, Mayo C, et al
Follow-up for human papillomavirus-related oropharynx cancer concentrated on unequal symptom change (FOCUS): Prospective patient-reported outcome collection.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2687-2698.
PubMed Abstract available

KANYO EC, Wu SS, Reddy CA, Silver NL, et al
Primary fit tracheoesophageal puncture in primary versus salvage laryngectomy: Short-term and long-term complications and functional outcomes.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2669-2677.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2024

SASSANO M, Boccia S, Lee YA, Hashibe M, et al
Aspirin Use and Head and Neck Cancer-Authors' Reply.
Head Neck. 2024 Oct 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27985.
PubMed

LAI SW
Aspirin Use and Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Oct 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27984.
PubMed

ROONEY CM, Huang SH, Su J, Bratman S, et al
Impact of Postoperative Neck Radiotherapy Volumes on Long-Term Unstimulated Saliva Flow Following Primary Surgery and Ipsilateral Neck Dissection for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Oct 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27988.
PubMed Abstract available

THAI AA, Young RJ, Bressel M, Kelly GL, et al
Characterizing and Targeting of BCL-2 Family Members in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Oct 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27973.
PubMed Abstract available

ILHAN Y, Yucel KB, Hacioglu MB
Concerns and Insights on Timing of Immunotherapy and Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: A Response to Janopaul-Naylor Et Al.
Head Neck. 2024 Oct 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.27975.
PubMed

JANOPAUL-NAYLOR JR, Lee N, McBride S
Response to Concerns and Insights on Timing of Immunotherapy and Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Oct 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.27977.
PubMed

LIU K, Lu L, Zhi Y, Zi M, et al
Effect of Low Molecular Weight Heparin Calcium on Prevention of Lower Limb Deep Venous Thrombosis in Oral Cancer Patients With Anterolateral Thigh Flap Reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2024 Oct 18. doi: 10.1002/hed.27947.
PubMed Abstract available

SUNKARA PR, Chow E, Waitzman J, Sukari A, et al
The Prognostication of Surgically Resected Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Pre-Therapy Neutrophil and Lymphocyte Counts.
Head Neck. 2024 Oct 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27949.
PubMed Abstract available

ZUCKERMAN MC, Edwards HA
Diversity in U.S. Clinical Trials for Head and Neck Cancer: Are We Improving?
Head Neck. 2024 Oct 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.27943.
PubMed Abstract available

VIROS PORCUNA D, Pollan Guisasola CM, Vina Soria C, Verges Fort P, et al
Transoral robotic parapharyngeal space dissection.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2657-2660.
PubMed Abstract available

YE W, Clark EA, Sheng Q, Colaianni CA, et al
Primary tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma: A case report and analysis of the tumor immune microenvironment using single cell RNA sequencing.
Head Neck. 2024;46:E91-E98.
PubMed Abstract available

VASUDEVAN SS, Deeb H, Katta A, Olinde L, et al
Efficacy and safety of proton therapy versus intensity-modulated radiation therapy in the treatment of head and neck tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2616-2631.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG K, Wang X, Wei T, Li Z, et al
Radioactive iodine therapy improves overall survival outcome in oncocytic carcinoma of the thyroid by reducing death risks from noncancer causes: A competing risk analysis of 4641 patients.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2550-2568.
PubMed Abstract available

MCMULLEN C, Kejner A, Nicolli E, Abouyared M, et al
Parental leave and family building experiences among head and neck surgeons in the United States: Career impact and opportunities for improvement.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2524-2531.
PubMed Abstract available

KANSARA S, Oral E, Sarkar I, Sandulache V, et al
Rate of occult metastasis in lip squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2517-2523.
PubMed Abstract available

RUSSELL M, Gild ML, Wirth LJ, Robinson B, et al
Neoadjuvant therapy to improve resectability of advanced thyroid cancer: A real-world experience.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2496-2507.
PubMed Abstract available

DURRANT FG, Gutierrez JA 3rd, Nguyen SA, Nathan CO, et al
Sexual history of patients with human papillomavirus positive and negative oropharyngeal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2473-2483.
PubMed Abstract available

PULADI B, Coldewey B, Volmerg JS, Grunert K, et al
Improving detection of oral lesions: Eye tracking insights from a randomized controlled trial comparing standardized to conventional approach.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2440-2452.
PubMed Abstract available

ABDULBAKI H, Ha PK, Knott PD, Park AM, et al
Postoperative inpatient surgical complications following head and neck microvascular free tissue transfer.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2432-2439.
PubMed Abstract available

CHRISTOU CN, Sandstrom K, Regula N, Ehrsson YT, et al
Prognostic value of bone marrow and tumor (18)F-FDG uptake on PET/CT in patients with oropharyngeal cancer and the interplay between inflammation and FDG uptake.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2422-2431.
PubMed Abstract available

HOSTE M, Van der Vorst S, Lawson G, Nollevaux MC, et al
Reliability and outcomes of lymph nodes biopsy in cT1-cT2 N0 supraglottic laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2415-2421.
PubMed Abstract available

KWON J, Farquhar D, Tasoulas J, Hackman TG, et al
Post-surgical readmission risk factors in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2407-2414.
PubMed Abstract available

CALLANDER JK, Souza SS, Eltawil Y, El-Sayed IH, et al
Prognostic risk factors of buccal squamous cell carcinoma: A case-control study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2398-2406.
PubMed Abstract available

OKADA S, Mukaigawa T, Goto S, Hiiragi Y, et al
Salvage skull base surgery after proton beam therapy for recurrent sinonasal malignancies: A retrospective study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2389-2397.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2024

CUI Z, Kang H, Li H, Lee ED, et al
CYLD Alterations Are Associated With Metastasis and Poor Prognosis in Human Papilloma Virus-Positive Head and Neck Cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Sep 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27944.
PubMed Abstract available

JIN T, Li PJ, Jin QF, Hua YH, et al
Evaluating the reduction of elective radiotherapy fields for de novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the immunotherapy era.
Head Neck. 2024 Sep 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.27931.
PubMed Abstract available

RUI M, Wang Y
Comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of endoscopic nasopharyngectomy versus intensity-modulated radiotherapy in the treatment of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A microsimulation analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Sep 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.27942.
PubMed Abstract available

HUH G, Chung EJ, Kim WS, Kwon SK, et al
Beyond complete remission: A comparative analysis of long-term laryngeal function in patients with hypopharyngeal and laryngeal cancer following radiotherapy and concurrent chemoradiation.
Head Neck. 2024 Sep 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.27935.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU K, Zhu Y, Li S, Zhu H, et al
Chemoradiotherapy plus immunotherapy for locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A cost-effectiveness analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Sep 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.27932.
PubMed Abstract available

CLEERE EF, Read C, Prunty S, Duggan E, et al
Airway decision making in major head and neck surgery: Irish multicenter, multidisciplinary recommendations.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2363-2374.
PubMed Abstract available

CAMPO F, Paolini F, Manciocco V, Moretto S, et al
Circulating tumor HPV DNA in the management of HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer and its correlation with MRI.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2206-2213.
PubMed Abstract available

HADDAD A, Elaldi R, Kolb F, Honart JF, et al
Jejunum free flap for head and neck reconstruction, a step-by-step surgical technique videos.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2375-2378.
PubMed Abstract available

DE LUCA P, Di Stadio A, Petruzzi G, de Campora L, et al
A multicenter protocol to assess the prognostic significance of the tumor microenvironment in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2123-2131.
PubMed Abstract available

ROCCUZZO G, Vyskocil E, Hirtler L, Kandathil SA, et al
Endoscopic-assisted transorbital extended orbital exenteration: A multi-institutional preclinical study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2327-2339.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN VHE, Ong L, Teo WK, Siow CH, et al
Clinical performance of a prefabricated immunofluorescence assay for nasopharyngeal cancer screening.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2223-2232.
PubMed Abstract available

FULLERTON Z, Butler SS, Noel J
Analysis of trends in radiofrequency ablation in a tertiary care center practice.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2145-2151.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM SY, Crook D, Rosskopf J, Lee JH, et al
Diagnostic value of (18)F-FDG PET/CT versus diffusion-weighted MRI in detection of residual or recurrent tumors after definitive (chemo) radiotherapy for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A prospective study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2284-2291.
PubMed Abstract available

PAMULAPATI S, Abousaud M, Li Y, Ekpenyong A, et al
Assessing survival outcomes of patients with oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma: Focus on age, sex, and stage.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2167-2177.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG Y, Pan J, Chen N, Guo Y, et al
Effects of tislelizumab on health-related quality of life in patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2301-2314.
PubMed Abstract available

YALAMANCHALI A, Griffith C, Reddy CA, Koyfman SA, et al
Evaluating the impact of the degree of extranodal extension on outcomes in locally advanced oral cavity cancer.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2340-2347.
PubMed Abstract available

BINDRA GS, Fei-Zhang DJ, Desai A, Maddalozzo J, et al
Assessing social vulnerabilities of salivary gland cancer care, prognosis, and treatment in the United States.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2152-2166.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2024

NASEER A, Brennan S, MacCarthy D, O'Connell JE, et al
Prevention of osteoradionecrosis in patients with head and neck cancer treated with radiation therapy.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27927.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG S, Xie R, Wang L, Fu G, et al
TMEM252 inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition and progression in papillary thyroid carcinoma by regulating Notch1 expression.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27922.
PubMed Abstract available

SRIRAM S, Xie D, Gersten RA, Gourin CG, et al
Palliative care outcome measures used in head and neck cancer: A scoping review.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27920.
PubMed Abstract available

YAO Z, Wang J, Jiang Y, Zhang Y, et al
Pembrolizumab plus cetuximab with neoadjuvant chemotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.27915.
PubMed Abstract available

COLBACK AA, Arkfeld DV, Paydar A, Raslan O, et al
Sarcopenia may predict recurrence in patients with head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.27903.
PubMed Abstract available

YU Z, Wang Q, Wang Z, Liu S, et al
Lachnoclostridium intestinal flora is associated with immunotherapy efficacy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.27917.
PubMed Abstract available

JIN Q, Hua Y, Jin T, Wang L, et al
Mecapegfilgrastim for the prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A prospective phase II clinical study.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.27897.
PubMed Abstract available

VORBACH SM, Seppi T, Sarcletti MP, Kollotzek S, et al
A novel prognostic score (HAMP) for head and neck cancer patients with single and multiple SBRT-treated lung metastases derived from retrospective analyses of survival outcome.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.27913.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAEFFERS AWMA, Burger AVM, Duinkerken CW, van Sluis KE, et al
The association between skeletal muscle mass and sensorineural hearing loss upon cisplatin-based chemoradiotherapy in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 2. doi: 10.1002/hed.27907.
PubMed Abstract available

VASUDEVAN SS, Rogers B, Adilbay D, Olinde L, et al
Outcomes of internal mammary artery perforator flap in head and neck reconstruction: A systematic review.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2076-2085.
PubMed Abstract available

GRUSZCZYNSKI NR, Hasan SS, Brennan AG, De La Chapa J, et al
Oncocytic carcinoma of the thyroid: Conclusions from a 20-year patient cohort.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2042-2047.
PubMed Abstract available

RIOBELLO C, Sanchez-Fernandez P, Cordoba MCC, Gonzalez-Gutierrez M, et al
Next-generation sequencing reveals remarkable genetic stability in primary and corresponding recurrent intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:2010-2019.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG SY, Barrette LX, Ng JJ, Sangal NR, et al
Predicting reoperation and readmission for head and neck free flap patients using machine learning.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1999-2009.
PubMed Abstract available

KHALIL C, Khoury M, Higgins K, Enepekides D, et al
Lymph node yield: Impact on oncologic outcomes in oral cavity cancer.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1965-1974.
PubMed Abstract available

FANG Q, Yuan J, Zhang X, Dai L, et al
Neck management in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with parotid metastasis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1938-1945.
PubMed Abstract available

RHIM JH, Lee JY, Park SW, Lee Y, et al
Malignancy risk of indeterminate lymph node at the central compartment in patients with thyroid cancer and concomitant sonographic thyroiditis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1922-1931.
PubMed Abstract available

USHIRO K, Watanabe Y, Kishimoto Y, Kawai Y, et al
Impact of cervical lymph node metastasis on transoral surgery for hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A retrospective multicenter study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1913-1921.
PubMed Abstract available

EBISUMOTO K, Sakai A, Iijima H, Maki D, et al
Safety and outcome of three-dimensional transoral videolaryngoscopic surgery.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1873-1880.
PubMed Abstract available

PETERSSON K, Finizia C, Pauli N, Tuomi L, et al
Preventing radiation-induced dysphagia and trismus in head and neck cancer-A randomized controlled trial.
Head Neck. 2024 Aug 1. doi: 10.1002/hed.27886.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2024

ZANDBERG DP, Zenkin S, Ak M, Mamindla P, et al
Evaluation of radiomics as a predictor of efficacy and the tumor immune microenvironment in anti-PD-1 mAb treated recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck patients.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27878.
PubMed Abstract available

BASTIEN AJ, Amin L, Vasquez M, Cong I, et al
Baseline weight recovery and mortality risk in head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27898.
PubMed Abstract available

ZUO Z, Ma J, Yan M, Ge W, et al
Machine learning-derived prognostic signature for progression-free survival in non-metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27895.
PubMed Abstract available

CIRAUQUI BC, Peguera AB, Pi-Sunyer AQ, Ferrando-Diez A, et al
Deciphering the impact of STAT3 activation mediated by PTPRT promoter hypermethylation as biomarker of response to paclitaxel-plus-cetuximab in patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.27892.
PubMed Abstract available

KARADAGHY OA, Peterson AM, Sawaf T, Renslo B, et al
Prognostic significance of hemorrhage requiring embolization in the setting of previously treated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: Systematic review and retrospective cohort.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.27875.
PubMed Abstract available

ALTAMIMI JA, Wilson JA, Roe J, Patterson JM, et al
The timed 100 mL water swallow test for patients with head and neck cancer: What constitutes a clinically significant difference?
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.27885.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN AM
Language barriers in head and neck cancer: Matched pair analysis of outcomes between non-English speaking and English-speaking patients.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.27894.
PubMed Abstract available

IMAHARA Y, Ono T, Tanaka N, Chitose SI, et al
Effectiveness and feasibility of selective intra-arterial low dose of cisplatin infusion and concomitant radiotherapy for patients with advanced laryngeal cancer with impaired renal function: A retrospective cohort study.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.27873.
PubMed Abstract available

BARAL B, Suleiman R, Fazer-Posorske CA, Ma DJ, et al
Advancing head and neck cancer management: Unveiling the diagnostic and therapeutic potentials of molecular profiling.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.27882.
PubMed Abstract available

STAGL K, Grasl S, Erovic BM, Janik S, et al
How effective is our current follow-up for patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma?
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27881.
PubMed Abstract available

SHARMA A, Quereshy H, Cabrera CI, Fowler N, et al
Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the management of head and neck cancer patients with persistent cervical lymphadenopathy following chemoradiation.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27872.
PubMed Abstract available

KISHIDA K, Jingu K, Ito K, Umezawa R, et al
Impact of dose distribution by a 3D planning system for brachytherapy with (198)Au grains for head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27874.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG S, Yang X, Tang Q, Zhang Y, et al
The use of thyroid flap for preserving laryngeal function in laryngeal cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.27856.
PubMed Abstract available

MIN L, Weng Y, Li Y, Liu D, et al
Comparison of unilateral versus bilateral central neck dissection for clinically invasive papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.27865.
PubMed Abstract available

KOSGALLANA S, Jayasekara P, Abeysinghe P, Lalloo R, et al
Impact of oral care intervention on quality of life of patients with oral cancer undergoing radiotherapy in Sri Lanka: A quasi-experimental study.
Head Neck. 2024 Jul 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.27861.
PubMed Abstract available

YARLAGADDA S, McAllister N, Rzepczynski AE, Kutuk T, et al
Tubarial gland sparing with intensity modulated radiation therapy for oropharyngeal cancers: A pilot study of dosimetric feasibility.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1582-1588.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE KI, Han SK, Jeong SH, Dhong ES, et al
Myomucosal composite graft: A simple technique for full-thickness vermilion defects of the lower lip.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1841-1845.
PubMed Abstract available

SHARBEL D, Lin C, Topf MC, Mannion K, et al
The internal mammary artery perforator flap in pharyngoesophageal, cervical tracheal, and cutaneous neck reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1835-1840.
PubMed Abstract available

HE B, Cao Y, Zhuang Z, Deng Q, et al
The potential value of oral microbial signatures for prediction of oral squamous cell carcinoma based on machine learning algorithms.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1660-1670.
PubMed Abstract available

QI C, Zhang L, Wang W
The novel circ_0004674/miR-139-5p/ZBTB2 regulatory cascade inhibits the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1671-1682.
PubMed Abstract available

MANIAKAS A, Hu MI, Gunn GB, Zafereo M, et al
Reply to Letter to the Editor regarding "Decreased utilization for postoperative radiation therapy in locoregionally advanced medullary thyroid cancer".
Head Neck. 2024;46:1848-1849.
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ROWELL NP
Evidence for postoperative radiotherapy in medullary thyroid cancer.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1846-1847.
PubMed

KAKI PC, Lam D, Sangal NR, Rajasekaran K, et al
Transoral robotic surgery with free flap reconstruction: Functional outcomes of 241 patients at a single institution.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1601-1613.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIARI F, Di Martino G, Caporale CD, Molteni G, et al
Analysis of local, regional, and distant recurrence of disease in mucoepidermoid tumors of larynx: A systematic review.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1822-1834.
PubMed Abstract available

HARRIS J, Ahluwalia V, Xu K, Romeo D, et al
The efficacy of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program surgical risk calculator in head and neck surgery: A meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1718-1726.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEPEHA DB, Barbon CEA, Esemezie AO, Al Mardini M, et al
Telemedicine-enabled biofeedback electropalatography rehabilitation (TEBER): A pilot study for patients treated with surgery for oral cavity carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1737-1751.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG Q, Feng Y, Zhou YH, Yang YF, et al
The Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire in China: Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement invariance.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1706-1717.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN DE VELDE LJ, Scheurleer WFJ, Braunius WW, Devriese LA, et al
Squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal vestibule in the Netherlands: A clinical and epidemiological review of 763 cases (2008-2021).
Head Neck. 2024;46:1809-1821.
PubMed Abstract available

WAI KC, Okholm TLH, Ha PK, Marquez DM, et al
The tumor microenvironment of benign and malignant salivary gland tumors.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1625-1636.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUMOTO H, Ota T, Kato M, Makino T, et al
Various arrangements of pharyngeal flap in soft palate reconstruction after cancer treatment.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1573-1581.
PubMed Abstract available

MILLER AB, Frank E, Simental AA Jr, Feng M, et al
Surgery for nonlocalizing hyperparathyroidism in high volume center.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1788-1794.
PubMed Abstract available

DEDIVITIS RA, Castro MAF, Boni AMD, Alvares ACB, et al
The methodological and reporting quality of randomized controlled trials of tyrosine kinase inhibitors for advanced differentiated thyroid cancer: Meta-research study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1683-1697.
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KOH ES, Dabsha A, Rahouma M, Zappi K, et al
Succinate dehydrogenase mutations in head and neck paragangliomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patients' data.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1795-1808.
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June 2024

CHARTERS E, Ricketts V, Sharman AR, Clark J, et al
Systematic review of adherence to swallow and trismus exercises during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jun 19. doi: 10.1002/hed.27849.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG L, Qiu T, Zhou J, Zhu Y, et al
A pretreatment multiparametric MRI-based radiomics-clinical machine learning model for predicting radiation-induced temporal lobe injury in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Jun 18. doi: 10.1002/hed.27830.
PubMed Abstract available

SHINN EH, Garden AS, Chen M, Basen-Engquist K, et al
Self-management intervention improves patient adherence to swallowing exercises during radiation for head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jun 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.27832.
PubMed Abstract available

LI W, Tucker B, Hu ZD, Zhang YJ, et al
Squamous cell carcinoma of ear and temporal bone: A retrospective study on clinicopathological predictors.
Head Neck. 2024 Jun 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.27818.
PubMed Abstract available

KOUKETSU A, Doi C, Tanaka H, Araki T, et al
Detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders using artificial intelligence-based image analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Jun 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.27843.
PubMed Abstract available

TSAI YT, Kuo LT, Wang YT, De Vito A, et al
Prognostic utility of the geriatric nutritional risk index for head and neck cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Jun 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.27842.
PubMed Abstract available

SMITH CDL, McMahon AD, Lyall DM, Goulart M, et al
Development and external validation of a head and neck cancer risk prediction model.
Head Neck. 2024 Jun 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.27834.
PubMed Abstract available

KATANO A, Yamashita H
The role of upfront neck dissection in definitive radiotherapy for locally advanced hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A single-center retrospective analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Jun 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.27839.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU AS, DeVore EK, Juliano AF, Richmon JD, et al
Fenestration of the facial nerve by the stylomastoid artery.
Head Neck. 2024;46:E67-E70.
PubMed Abstract available

MCCRARY HC, Farlow JL, Alexander J, Haring CT, et al
The osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap: A pictorial essay.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1533-1541.
PubMed Abstract available

EBERSOLE BM, Zafereo M, Hutcheson KA
A custom device for managing recurrent tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis dislodgement and aspiration due to treatment refractory, severely enlarged puncture: A video case report.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1526-1532.
PubMed Abstract available

MIRIMOGHADDAM M, Bohlouli B, Lai H, Ganatra S, et al
Healthcare Utilization of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients in Emergency Department and Outpatient Settings: An 8-year Population-Based Study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1439-1449.
PubMed Abstract available

SABIQ F, Cherukupalli A, Khalil M, Tran LK, et al
Evaluating the benefit of virtual surgical planning on bony union rates in head and neck reconstructive surgery.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1322-1330.
PubMed Abstract available

SCAGLIONI MF, Meroni M, Tomasetti PE, Rajan GP, et al
Head and neck reconstruction with the superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) free flap: Lessons learned after 73 cases.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1428-1438.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU Y, Liu Y, Li Y, Wang T, et al
High expression of ACTL6A leads to poor prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients through promoting malignant progression.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1450-1467.
PubMed Abstract available

KANG J, Ma P, Xu H, Mao M, et al
Full-thickness nasolabial facial artery flap: A modified surgical approach for reconstruction of lower lip defects.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1400-1405.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE HP, Li CJ, Lee CC
EGFR overexpression and macrophage infiltration correlate with poorer prognosis in HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer via STAT6 signaling.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1294-1303.
PubMed Abstract available

CAVALCANTE LBCP, Treistman N, Gonzalez FMTT, Fernandes PIW, et al
External beam radiation therapy for recurrent or residual thyroid cancer: What is the best treatment time and the best candidate for long-term local disease control?
Head Neck. 2024;46:1340-1350.
PubMed Abstract available

FEBRERO B, Ruiz-Manzanera JJ, Ros-Madrid I, Hernandez AM, et al
Tumor microenvironment in thyroid cancer: Immune cells, patterns, and novel treatments.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1486-1499.
PubMed Abstract available

HARLEY RJ, Johnson JT, Nilsen ML, Munin MC, et al
Electromyography findings in radiation-induced unilateral tongue immobility.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1304-1309.
PubMed Abstract available

TONSBEEK AM, Hundepool CA, Smit MM, Verduijn PS, et al
Fasciocutaneous and jejunal free flaps for circumferential hypopharyngeal defect reconstruction: A 22-year multicenter cohort study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1351-1361.
PubMed Abstract available

DA SILVA AM, Falcao MML, Freitas VS, Vieira AR, et al
Genetic and environmental contributions for the relationship between tooth loss and oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1417-1427.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2024

JANOPAUL-NAYLOR JR, Boe L, Yu Y, Sherman EJ, et al
Effect of time-of-day nivolumab and stereotactic body radiotherapy in metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A secondary analysis of a prospective randomized trial.
Head Neck. 2024 May 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.27825.
PubMed Abstract available

CAGLAR HO, Aytatli A, Barlak N, Aydin Karatas E, et al
Bioinformatics approach combined with experimental verification reveals OAS3 gene implicated in paclitaxel resistance in head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 May 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27803.
PubMed Abstract available

SCUSSIATTO HO, Kim S, Kolak MA, Nocon CC, et al
Oral cancer incidence rate is associated with access to dental care: City and statewide analyses.
Head Neck. 2024 May 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27801.
PubMed Abstract available

CHARTERS E, Loy J, Sharman AR, Cheng K, et al
Exercise adherence for patients with trismus after head and neck cancer treatment.
Head Neck. 2024 May 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.27799.
PubMed Abstract available

DONG YJ, Zhang HH, Liang JQ, Gao YY, et al
Laryngeal paraganglioma: The analysis of misdiagnosed cases and literature review.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1234-1247.
PubMed Abstract available

HONG SA, Armstrong AT, Snow K, Walker RJ, et al
Association of adjuvant radiation and survival in human papilloma virus-positive oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma with lymphovascular invasion as the sole adverse pathologic feature.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1043-1050.
PubMed Abstract available

WISTERMAYER PR, Brown AE, Cave TB, Chang BA, et al
Effect of palatine tonsil tumor resection on postoperative velopharyngeal insufficiency in transoral surgery.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1178-1188.
PubMed Abstract available

STRUCKMEIER AK, Buchbender M, Lutz R, Agaimy A, et al
Comparison of the prognostic value of lymph node yield, lymph node ratio, and number of lymph node metastases in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1083-1093.
PubMed Abstract available

KIMURA TC, Scarini JF, Lavareze L, Kowalski LP, et al
MicroRNA copy number alterations in the malignant transformation of pleomorphic adenoma to carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:985-1000.
PubMed Abstract available

TABARI A, Nasirmohtaram S, Mohammadi HR, Zeinalizadeh M, et al
Anterior endoscopic sublabial transmaxillary access to middle cranial base lesions.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1028-1042.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN SY, Li MY, Zhou CP, Ao W, et al
Accurate preoperative prediction of nodal metastasis in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: Towards optimal management of patients.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1009-1019.
PubMed Abstract available

LIAO J, Yang Z, Azarbarzin S, Cullen KJ, et al
Differential modulation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR activity by EGFR inhibitors: A rationale for co-targeting EGFR and PI3K in cisplatin-resistant HNSCC.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1126-1135.
PubMed Abstract available

STARMER HM, Patterson J, Young B, Fleming J, et al
Development of a head and neck lymphoedema specific quality of life tool: The Comprehensive Assessment of Lymphoedema Impact in the Head and Neck.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1103-1111.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG A, Xiao N, Wang H, Yao Q, et al
Development of a novel senescence-related gene signature to predict clinical outcomes, immune landscape, and chemotherapeutic sensitivity in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1112-1125.
PubMed Abstract available

GAIFFE O, Mahdjoub J, Ramasso E, Mauvais O, et al
Discrimination of vocal folds lesions by multiclass classification using autofluorescence spectroscopy: An ex vivo study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1136-1145.
PubMed Abstract available

FENG Y, Qian K, Guo K, Shi Y, et al
Effectiveness and risk of second primary malignancies after radiotherapy in major salivary gland carcinomas: A retrospective study using SEER database.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1201-1209.
PubMed Abstract available

PRASAD K, Peterson N, Nolen D, Macharia C, et al
Building a sustainable free flap program in a resource-limited setting: A 12-year humanitarian effort.
Head Neck. 2024;46:1051-1055.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2024

SATO R, Komatsuda H, Inoue T, Wakisaka R, et al
Combined approach for predicting the efficacy of nivolumab in head and neck carcinoma by tissue and soluble expressions of PD-L1 and PD-L2.
Head Neck. 2024 Apr 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.27787.
PubMed Abstract available

GETE M, Huang SH, Ringash J, Irish J, et al
Causes and impact of delays during the COVID-19 pandemic on head and neck cancer diagnosis.
Head Neck. 2024 Apr 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.27784.
PubMed Abstract available

BALANTA-MELO J, Jones AJ, Novinger LJ, Moore MG, et al
Masseter muscle thickness is predictive of cancer cachexia in patients with head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Apr 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.27789.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN Z, Ling J, Zhang S, Feng Y, et al
Predicting the overall survival and progression-free survival of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients based on hemoglobin, albumin, and globulin ratio and classical clinicopathological parameters.
Head Neck. 2024 Apr 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.27777.
PubMed Abstract available

FAY M, Clavijo PE, Allen CT
Heterogeneous characterization of neutrophilic cells in head and neck cancers.
Head Neck. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.27774.
PubMed Abstract available

SINGH A, Sullivan R, Bavaskar M, Shetty R, et al
A prospective health economic evaluation to determine the productivity loss due to premature mortality from oral cancer in India.
Head Neck. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.27776.
PubMed Abstract available

LIEM X, de Baere T, Vivar OI, Seiwert TY, et al
International guidelines for intratumoral and intranodal injection of NBTXR3 nanoparticles in head and neck cancers.
Head Neck. 2024 Apr 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.27739.
PubMed Abstract available

BECKER AS, Merkel J, Bozkurt I, Struder DF, et al
p16 overexpression identifies oncogenic high-risk HPV infection in non-oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Head Neck. 2024 Apr 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.27764.
PubMed Abstract available

LI Y, Guan X, Xing X, Hu C, et al
Survival outcomes and toxicity profiles among patients with nonmetastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) versus IMRT + carbon-ion radiotherapy: A propensity score-matched analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Apr 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.27771.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG R, Manon V, Huang AT
Perforator-based chimeric ulnar forearm microvascular free tissue transfer reconstruction of post-radiated tracheoesophageal puncture fistulae.
Head Neck. 2024;46:973-978.
PubMed Abstract available

BASTIEN AJ, Amin L, Moses J, Sacks W, et al
Cutaneous fistula formation after thyroid nodule rupture: A rare complication after radiofrequency ablation.
Head Neck. 2024;46:E40-E43.
PubMed Abstract available

ARAUJO AV, Wax MK, Clayburgh DR, Andersen PE, et al
Acute and definitive management of oropharyngeal hemorrhage in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx.
Head Neck. 2024;46:896-904.
PubMed Abstract available

BLOCK OM, Khromov T, Hoene G, Schliephake H, et al
In-house virtual surgical planning and guided mandibular reconstruction is less precise, but more economical and time-efficient than commercial procedures.
Head Neck. 2024;46:871-883.
PubMed Abstract available

GREWAL JS, Williams AM, Alamoudi U, Shama M, et al
Microvascular surgery using surgical loupes versus operating microscope-A single head and neck reconstructive surgeon's experience.
Head Neck. 2024;46:884-888.
PubMed Abstract available

ATAR C, Dalci K, Aktar Y, Totik N, et al
Correlation of TIRADS scoring in thyroid nodules with preoperative fine needle aspiration biopsy and postoperative specimen pathology.
Head Neck. 2024;46:849-856.
PubMed Abstract available

NICOLAU-NETO P, Peryassu BC, de Carvalho FN, Souza-Santos PT, et al
ALCAM is a biomarker of tumor aggressiveness and worse prognosis in glottic laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:785-796.
PubMed Abstract available

JUESAS IGLESIAS L, Sanchez-Canteli M, Pedregal Mallo D, Otero-Rosales M, et al
Prognostic value of preoperative inflammatory ratios in early glottic cancer treated with transoral laser surgery.
Head Neck. 2024;46:819-830.
PubMed Abstract available

CHABRILLAC E, Baudel L, Vergez S, Woisard V, et al
Videofluoroscopic swallowing study to detect pharyngeal leak after total (pharyngo-) laryngectomy: Retrospective assessment of a single-institution protocol.
Head Neck. 2024;46:740-748.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2024

LUO C, Huang W, Li S, Li H, et al
Optimal cut-off value for identifying objective response in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after induction chemotherapy.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.27754.
PubMed Abstract available

KJEMS J, Lilja-Fischer JK, Friborg J, Tramm T, et al
Separating distant recurrences from second primaries in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas - A DAHANCA group analysis on paired tumor samples.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.27750.
PubMed Abstract available

SAHA S, Mallick I, Mukherjee P, Chakraborty S, et al
Are oral cancers effectively palliated with radiotherapy? Outcomes of treatment with a modified QUAD SHOT regimen.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.27730.
PubMed Abstract available

MALIK NH, Montero M, Chen JJ, Sinha S, et al
Higher area deprivation index is associated with poorer local control and overall survival in non-metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.27751.
PubMed Abstract available

BAUMAN JE, Karam SD, O'Brien C, Mak G, et al
Durvalumab in combination with chemoradiotherapy in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: Results from the Phase 1 CLOVER study.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.27726.
PubMed Abstract available

SNYDER V, Smith B, Kim S, Spector ME, et al
Evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of robot-assisted neck dissections.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.27731.
PubMed Abstract available

GILJA S, Vasan V, Kumar A, Roof SA, et al
Treatment discordance in the utilization of neck dissection for stage I-II supraglottic tumors.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.27736.
PubMed Abstract available

ALTAWIL M, Stanisz I, Van Den Berg NH, Sheahan P, et al
Pattern of regional recurrence after selective neck dissection for clinically positive neck in mucosal squamous carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 13. doi: 10.1002/hed.27727.
PubMed Abstract available

PACE GM, Morales-Olavarria C, Costantino A, Festa BM, et al
Survival and complications after carotid resection for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review and pooled analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.27723.
PubMed Abstract available

TABAKSERT A, James T, Rusius C, Walters H, et al
Drainless, day-case lateral neck dissection with Artiss fibrin sealant: A prospective cohort study.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.27715.
PubMed Abstract available

MIKHAEL M, Kansara B, Basta A, Hume E, et al
Optimizing presurgical education for patients with head and neck cancer receiving laryngectomy and free flap surgery: A qualitative study.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.27729.
PubMed Abstract available

KANSAL V, Kinney BLC, Schmitt NC
Characterization of the tumor microenvironment in the mouse oral cancer (MOC1) model after orthotopic implantation in the buccal mucosa.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.27722.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG Y, Wang Y, Zhu Y, Wan H, et al
Diagnostic value of water swallow test for dysphagia in patients with head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.27713.
PubMed Abstract available

SREEJEEV AT, Joseph D, Krishnan AS, Pasricha R, et al
Weekly assessment of volumetric and dosimetric changes during volumetric modulated arc therapy of locally advanced head and neck carcinoma: Implications for adaptive radiation therapy-A prospective study.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.27710.
PubMed Abstract available

LU C, Yang Y, Zhang M, Li J, et al
Establishment of an in situ model to explore the tumor immune microenvironment in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.27707.
PubMed Abstract available

JOHNS JD, Choe EJ, Chisolm PF, Pothast MJ, et al
The impact of COVID-19 and vaccination status on outcomes in veterans with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Mar 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.27714.
PubMed Abstract available

LESH RW, Hellums RN, Pichardo P, Gladfelter M, et al
Operative technique: Pectoralis major flap with rib.
Head Neck. 2024;46:713-716.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN VC, Song CM, Ji YB, Oh S, et al
Comparison of surgical outcomes of transoral robotic and endoscopic thyroidectomy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:688-701.
PubMed Abstract available

MELIANTE PG, Battilocchi L, Costantino A, Lee K, et al
Transoral robotic vertical partial laryngectomy (hemilaryngectomy) extended to the hypopharynx.
Head Neck. 2024;46:708-712.
PubMed Abstract available

PIAZZA C, Lancini D, Tomasoni M, Zafereo M, et al
Malignant carotid body tumors: What we know, what we do, and what we need to achieve. A systematic review of the literature.
Head Neck. 2024;46:672-687.
PubMed Abstract available

STRADLING EJ, Barnhart MK, Robinson RA, Mogg PJ, et al
Implementing flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallow screening within annual cancer surveillance appointments to monitor for late-stage radiation-induced dysphagia: A feasibility study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:615-626.
PubMed Abstract available

HANSEN NJ, Woodman K, Buoy S, Mao S, et al
Tongue electrical impedance myography correlates with functional, neurophysiologic, and clinical outcome measures in long-term oropharyngeal cancer survivors with and without hypoglossal neuropathy: An exploratory study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:581-591.
PubMed Abstract available

WU C, Yan X, Xie F, Lai X, et al
Development of a nomogram for predicting pharyngocutaneous fistula based on skeletal muscle mass and systemic inflammation indices.
Head Neck. 2024;46:571-580.
PubMed Abstract available

DIVAKAR P, Kim SS, Kerr DA, Pettus JR, et al
The art of specimen orientation: Two-dimensional maps for oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:702-707.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU S, Zhang A, Xiong J, Su X, et al
The application of radiomics machine learning models based on multimodal MRI with different sequence combinations in predicting cervical lymph node metastasis in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma patients.
Head Neck. 2024;46:513-527.
PubMed Abstract available

YUVNIK T, Chia L, Laura OC, Tieu TT, et al
Differences in geometric patterns of failure in human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated and HPV-non-associated oropharyngeal cancer after definitive radiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2024;46:552-560.
PubMed Abstract available

LAXAGUE F, Zeng PYF, Zabihi D, Fnais N, et al
A comparison of timing and patterns of treatment failure, and survival outcomes after progression between HPV+ and HPV- patients undergoing chemoradiation for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas.
Head Neck. 2024;46:503-512.
PubMed Abstract available

MAO S, Tang R, Gu Y, Chen B, et al
Endoscopic endonasal combined transoral medial approach to the nasopharynx, parapharyngeal space, and jugular foramen.
Head Neck. 2024;46:485-491.
PubMed Abstract available

ARANTES LMRB, Silva-Oliveira RJ, de Carvalho AC, Melendez ME, et al
Unveiling the role of MGMT and DAPK hypermethylation in response to anti-EGFR agents: Molecular insights for advancing HNSCC treatment.
Head Neck. 2024;46:461-472.
PubMed Abstract available

FUOCO J, Huang M, Esfandiari N, MacMillan C, et al
SMARCB1 (INI1)-deficient sinonasal carcinoma manifesting as oral lesions: A report of two cases.
Head Neck. 2024;46:E32-E39.
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WATANABE T, Honma Y, Yonemori K, Sunami K, et al
High-grade intraductal carcinoma of the parotid gland harboring CTNNA1::ALK rearrangement: Changes in genetic status using genetic testing during treatment with an ALK inhibitor.
Head Neck. 2024;46:E26-E31.
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February 2024

LEE JJ, Rapoport NA, Pipkorn P, Puram SV, et al
Airway protection and outcomes after staged versus concurrent bilateral neck dissections with transoral base of tongue cancer resection.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.27696.
PubMed Abstract available

KONO M, Wakisaka R, Komatsuda H, Hayashi R, et al
Immunotherapy targeting tumor-associated antigen in a mouse model of head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 23. doi: 10.1002/hed.27703.
PubMed Abstract available

LU HJ, Hsieh MC, Wang HM, Hsieh JC, et al
Clinical outcomes of cetuximab-based treatment for distant metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A real-world study using Taiwan Head Neck Society registry database.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.27681.
PubMed Abstract available

QI Y, Shao W, Gao J, Ni N, et al
Monoamine oxidase B inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition and trigger apoptosis via targeting ERK1/2 signaling pathway in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.27697.
PubMed Abstract available

JIN YN, Xiao ZW, Yao W, Yu J, et al
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy versus concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone in elderly patients with stage III-IVa nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A real-world study based on medical comorbidities.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.27689.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU KX, Ding T, E YM, Yang HW, et al
Effect of waiting time for radiotherapy after last induction chemotherapy on prognosis of locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.27680.
PubMed Abstract available

MANDUCHI B, Che Z, Ringash JG, Fitch MI, et al
Patient-reported outcome measures for dysphagia in head and neck cancer: A systematic review and appraisal of content validity and internal structure.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.27693.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLLENBEAK CS, Duan F, Subramaniam RM, Taurone A, et al
Quality of life following surgery for head and neck cancer: Evidence from ACRIN 6685.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.27673.
PubMed Abstract available

MASCARELLA MA, Ferdus J, Vendra V, Sridharan S, et al
Sarcopenia predicts short-term treatment-related toxicity in patients undergoing curative-intent therapy for head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.27688.
PubMed Abstract available

MORIMOTO H, Tsujikawa T, Miyagawa-Hayashino A, Kimura A, et al
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio associates with nutritional parameters, intratumoral immune profiles, and clinical outcomes of pembrolizumab in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.27671.
PubMed Abstract available

JIAM ML, Xin KZ, Ha PK, Jiam NT, et al
A supervised machine learning model for identifying predictive factors for recommending head and neck cancer surgery.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.27674.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG CC, Hsu MH, Lee CT, Chen CJ, et al
Prognostic significances of systemic inflammatory response markers in patients with synchronous esophageal and head and neck cancers.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.27677.
PubMed Abstract available

MONAGHAN NP, Duckett KA, Nguyen SA, Newman JG, et al
Vascular events in patients with head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.27675.
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MA L, Lan F, Chen P, Lei L, et al
Loco-regional radiotherapy in de novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma with chemotherapy and immunotherapy: A real-world retrospective study from two cancer centers.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.27665.
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BENAIGES E, Ceperuelo-Mallafre V, Guaita S, Maymo-Masip E, et al
Survivin/BIRC5 as a novel molecular effector at the crossroads of glucose metabolism and radioresistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Feb 2. doi: 10.1002/hed.27651.
PubMed Abstract available

HIDAKA T, Miyamoto S, Furuse K, Oshima A, et al
Machine learning approach to predict tracheal necrosis after total pharyngolaryngectomy.
Head Neck. 2024;46:408-416.
PubMed Abstract available

OMURA K, Nomura K, Aoki S, Takeda T, et al
Simple and safe resection of the crista galli.
Head Neck. 2024;46:439-446.
PubMed Abstract available

MANIAKAS A, Sullivan A, Hu MI, Busaidy NL, et al
Decreasing utilization for postoperative radiation therapy in locoregionally advanced medullary thyroid cancer.
Head Neck. 2024;46:328-335.
PubMed Abstract available

HUMPHRIES A, Zhou CJ, Welsh M, Lem M, et al
Carboplatin and paclitaxel after anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1 antibody therapy in recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck.
Head Neck. 2024;46:321-327.
PubMed Abstract available

GALLI J, Perna L, Rossi G, Corina L, et al
Hybrid primary puncture in stapler-assisted total laryngectomy.
Head Neck. 2024;46:435-438.
PubMed Abstract available

ARIIZUMI Y, Hanai N, Asakage T, Seto A, et al
Extent of thyroidectomy and paratracheal lymph node dissection in total pharyngolaryngectomy for pyriform sinus cancer, and recurrence, survival, and postoperative hypoparathyroidism: A multicenter retrospective study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:269-281.
PubMed Abstract available

BANYI N, Kwon JJY, Turkdogan S, Milner TD, et al
Incidence and complications of hypothyroidism postlaryngectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2024;46:249-261.
PubMed Abstract available

TOMIZAWA K, Motegi A, Oyoshi H, Fujisawa T, et al
Accelerated three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy for early-stage glottic cancer in reducing dose to the internal carotid artery and pharyngeal constrictor muscles.
Head Neck. 2024;46:239-248.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2024

LI L, Fan L, Jiang Z, Yang X, et al
Pedicled flaps reconstruction of hypopharynx and laryngeal defects: Successful preservation of laryngeal function in patients with advanced hypopharyngeal cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.27650.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG Z, Mansour J, Sun P, Wei P, et al
Impact of pretreatment body mass index on the survival of head and neck cancer patients.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.27659.
PubMed Abstract available

ASCHEN SZ, O'Connell GM, Kutler DI, Spector JA, et al
Financial (dis)incentives to surgical management of head and neck cancer care.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.27649.
PubMed Abstract available

SHEN B, Zhou Y, Wu D, Liu J, et al
Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy in the management of oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 24. doi: 10.1002/hed.27655.
PubMed Abstract available

KU PKM, Vlantis AC, Hui TSC, Yeung ZWC, et al
The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease and laryngopharyngeal reflux in patients with dysphagia after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 18. doi: 10.1002/hed.27645.
PubMed Abstract available

MATOBA T, Minohara K, Kawakita D, Sawabe M, et al
Impact of salvage chemotherapy after immune checkpoint inhibitor for recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27643.
PubMed Abstract available

SASSANO M, Taborelli M, Boccia S, Cadoni G, et al
Aspirin intake and head and neck cancer: A pooled analysis within the INHANCE consortium.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27638.
PubMed Abstract available

WEI J, Su J, Wang J, Jia X, et al
An open, multicenter, exploratory study of apatinib mesylate maintenance therapy for recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (ChiCTR1800019375).
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 14. doi: 10.1002/hed.27636.
PubMed Abstract available

VENCHIARUTTI RL, Clark JR AM, Palme CE, Dwyer P, et al
Associations between patient-level health literacy and diagnostic time intervals for head and neck cancer: A prospective cohort study.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.27633.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIEN IA, Hsu YC, Tsai CH, Cheng SP, et al
Population-based analysis of the human development index and risk factors for head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.27639.
PubMed Abstract available

MANDUCHI B, Fitch MI, Ringash JG, Howell D, et al
A core outcome set for patient-reported dysphagia for use in head and neck cancer clinical trials: An international multistakeholder Delphi study.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.27626.
PubMed Abstract available

TALANI C, Astradsson T, Farnebo L, Makitie A, et al
Pretreatment fat-free mass index correlates with early death in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 9. doi: 10.1002/hed.27628.
PubMed Abstract available

BERG M, Hansson C, Silander E, Bove M, et al
A randomized study comparing the nutritional effects of radiotherapy with cetuximab versus cisplatin in patients with advanced head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.27619.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG N, He Q, Yang Y, Wang X, et al
Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors in nasopharyngeal carcinoma with brain metastasis: A retrospective, single-center study.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 5. doi: 10.1002/hed.27625.
PubMed Abstract available

GISSI DB, Rossi R, Lenzi J, Tarsitano A, et al
Thirteen-gene DNA methylation analysis of oral brushing samples: A potential surveillance tool for periodic monitoring of treated patients with oral cancer.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.27621.
PubMed Abstract available

OGAWA T, Ono K, Ryumon S, Kawai H, et al
Novel mechanism of cisplatin resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma involving extracellular vesicles and a copper transporter system.
Head Neck. 2024 Jan 2. doi: 10.1002/hed.27620.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL EJ, Strohl MP, Yom SS, El-Sayed I, et al
Elective management of the N0 neck in maxillary sinus squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:171-176.
PubMed Abstract available

TIRELLI G, Marcuzzo AV, Gardenal N, Tofanelli M, et al
Prognostic role of the MRI-based involvement of superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2024;46:161-170.
PubMed Abstract available

OBERSTE M, Bose BE, Dos Anjos Borges LG, Junca H, et al
Effects of squamous cell carcinoma and smoking status on oropharyngeal and laryngeal microbial communities.
Head Neck. 2024;46:145-160.
PubMed Abstract available

USHIRO K, Watanabe Y, Kishimoto Y, Kawai Y, et al
Local recurrence and metachronous multiple cancers after transoral nonrobotic surgery for pharyngeal and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A retrospective multicenter study.
Head Neck. 2024;46:118-128.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE RH, Truong A, Wu X, Kang H, et al
The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in salivary gland cancers treated with pembrolizumab.
Head Neck. 2024;46:129-137.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE SY, Ryu SR, Yun BR, Ji YB, et al
Patient-reported swallowing outcomes after transoral robotic thyroidectomy: Comparison with conventional transcervical thyroidectomy.
Head Neck. 2024;46:64-73.
PubMed Abstract available

ISSA PP, Hossam E, Cheng JH, Magazine BM, et al
Completion thyroidectomy: A safe option for high-volume surgeons.
Head Neck. 2024;46:57-63.
PubMed Abstract available

JEROEN M, Alexander VB, Jens D, Annouschka L, et al
Salvage total laryngectomy for squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx and hypopharynx: Validated prognostic nomograms predicting oncological outcomes.
Head Neck. 2024;46:46-56.
PubMed Abstract available

IDREES S, Sabaretnam M, Chand G, Mishra A, et al
Noise level and surgeon stress during thyroidectomy in an endocrine surgery operating room.
Head Neck. 2024;46:37-45.
PubMed Abstract available

RAMESH U, Contrera KJ, Shakibai N, Su SY, et al
Sinonasal NUT carcinoma: A consecutive case series and systematic review.
Head Neck. 2024;46:29-36.
PubMed Abstract available

HIGASHINO M, Sugimoto K, Onishi S, Okabe K, et al
Utility of palliative prognostic index and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting prognosis of end-stage squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck.
Head Neck. 2024;46:23-28.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2023

REYES-GIBBY CC, Qdaisat A, Ferrarotto R, Fadol A, et al
Cardiovascular events after cancer immunotherapy as oncologic emergencies: Analyses of 610 head and neck cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Head Neck. 2023 Dec 27. doi: 10.1002/hed.27604.
PubMed Abstract available

MALIK NH, Fu R, Hainc N, Noel CW, et al
Tumor volumes in T3 supraglottic cancers treated with radiotherapy in the modern era: A study of the Canadian Head & Neck Collaborative Research Initiative.
Head Neck. 2023 Dec 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.27608.
PubMed Abstract available

LI Q, Zhu G, Zhang L, Zeng B, et al
Mutational landscape of head and neck cancer and cervical cancer in Chinese and Western population.
Head Neck. 2023 Dec 18. doi: 10.1002/hed.27603.
PubMed Abstract available

FUJISAWA T, Motegi A, Hirata H, Zenda S, et al
Long-term outcomes of patients with oral cavity cancer receiving postoperative radiotherapy after salvage neck dissection for cervical lymph node recurrence.
Head Neck. 2023 Dec 18. doi: 10.1002/hed.27609.
PubMed Abstract available

DA SILVA SANTOS ME, de Carvalho Abreu AK, Martins da Silva FW, Barros Ferreira E, et al
KMT2 (MLL) family of methyltransferases in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review.
Head Neck. 2023 Dec 15. doi: 10.1002/hed.27597.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOI KY, Patel SD, Lane C, Tucker J, et al
Elucidating survival and functional outcomes in patients with primary head and neck malignancies treated in academic versus community settings.
Head Neck. 2023 Dec 12. doi: 10.1002/hed.27588.
PubMed Abstract available

SAITO Y, Kobayashi K, Fukuoka O, Sakai T, et al
Ultra-high combined positive score and high serum albumin are favorable prognostic biomarkers for immune checkpoint inhibitors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2023 Dec 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.27576.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM HAJ, Zeng PYF, Cecchini M, Shaikh MH, et al
HPV-negative head and neck cancers with adverse pathological features carry specific molecular changes that are associated with survival.
Head Neck. 2023 Dec 7. doi: 10.1002/hed.27591.
PubMed Abstract available

YOU Z, Han B, Shi Z, Zhao M, et al
Vocal cord leukoplakia classification using deep learning models in white light and narrow band imaging endoscopy images.
Head Neck. 2023;45:3129-3145.
PubMed Abstract available

SAROUL N, Loukine M, Durand M, Pereira B, et al
Early detection of pharyngocutaneous fistulae after total laryngectomy by cytokine in drainage: A pilot study (DEFILAC).
Head Neck. 2023;45:3067-3074.
PubMed Abstract available

LOPEZ J, Subramanian T, Stambuk H, Schreyer M, et al
CAD/CAM-assisted ablative surgery and intraoperative brachytherapy for pediatric skull-base sarcomas.
Head Neck. 2023;45:E61-E66.
PubMed Abstract available

PATNI A, Rastogi M, Gandhi AK, Mishra VK, et al
Toxicities and clinical outcome of adjuvant dysphagia optimized versus standard intensity-modulated radiotherapy for post-operative oral cavity cancers: A prospective comparative study.
Head Neck. 2023;45:3119-3128.
PubMed Abstract available

MARTIN AM, Elliott ZT, Chisolm P, Crossley J, et al
Perioperative complications among head and neck surgery patients with COVID-19.
Head Neck. 2023;45:3033-3041.
PubMed Abstract available

BERNARD C, Zhang JZ, Klieb H, Blanas N, et al
Clinical outcomes of oral epithelial dysplasia managed by observation versus excision.
Head Neck. 2023;45:3096-3106.
PubMed Abstract available

ABBATE V, Barone S, Borriello G, Troise S, et al
Diagnostic performance of inflammatory biomarkers and cytological analysis in salivary gland tumors.
Head Neck. 2023;45:3015-3023.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2023

LIU C, Cheng L, Ye W, Lin L, et al
Risk factors for sarcopenia in patients with head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2023 Nov 30. doi: 10.1002/hed.27585.
PubMed Abstract available

ZANOLETTI E, Daloiso A, Nicole L, Cazzador D, et al
Tumor budding to investigate local invasion, metastasis, and prognosis of head and neck carcinoma: A systematic review.
Head Neck. 2023 Nov 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.27583.
PubMed Abstract available

Correction to "Indications for sentinel lymph node biopsy in node-negative oral cancers".
Head Neck. 2023 Nov 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.27577.
PubMed

DANG RR, Hu YF, Tsao CK, Young CK, et al
Serial assessment and long-term radiographic evaluation of the maxillary sinus after inferior maxillectomy and soft tissue free flap reconstruction in patients with oral cancer.
Head Neck. 2023 Nov 20. doi: 10.1002/hed.27575.
PubMed Abstract available

ZOU X, Feng ZK, Hua YJ, Liu YP, et al
A novel endoscopic nasopharyngectomy by low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation in localized recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2023 Nov 16. doi: 10.1002/hed.27579.
PubMed Abstract available

COOPER DJ, Travaglia I, Guller M, Talcott WJ, et al
Clinical predictors of premature radiotherapy terminations in senior adults with oral cavity and laryngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2023 Nov 11. doi: 10.1002/hed.27570.
PubMed Abstract available

SETHI HK, Sina EM, Mady LJ, Fundakowski CE, et al
Sentinel lymph node biopsy for head and neck malignancies utilizing simultaneous radioisotope gamma probe and indocyanine green fluorescence navigation.
Head Neck. 2023 Nov 7. doi: 10.1002/hed.27563.
PubMed Abstract available

SU H, Li H, Hou S, Song X, et al
Development and validation of a prognostic nomogram for patients with laryngeal cancer with synchronous or metachronous lung cancer.
Head Neck. 2023 Nov 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.27550.
PubMed Abstract available

ZOU Z, Li R, Huang X, Chen M, et al
Identification and validation of immune-related methylated genes as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2023 Nov 6. doi: 10.1002/hed.27569.
PubMed Abstract available

FAZELPOUR S, Vejdani-Jahromi M, Kaliaev A, Qiu E, et al
Multiparametric machine learning algorithm for human papillomavirus status and survival prediction in oropharyngeal cancer patients.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2882-2892.
PubMed Abstract available

DURU BIRGI S, Akyurek S, Birgi E, Arslan Y, et al
Dosimetric investigation of radiation-induced trigeminal nerve toxicity in parotid tumor patients.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2907-2914.
PubMed Abstract available

ROBBINS KT, Ronen O, Saba NF, Strojan P, et al
Progress and emerging strategies to preserve function in the treatment of sinonasal cancer.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2955-2966.
PubMed Abstract available

CALABRESE L, Tagliabue M, Grammatica A, De Berardinis R, et al
Compartmental tongue surgery for intermediate-advanced squamous cell carcinoma: A multicentric study.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2862-2873.
PubMed Abstract available

PAOLINI F, Campo F, Iocca O, Manciocco V, et al
It is time to improve the diagnostic workup of oropharyngeal cancer with circulating tumor HPV DNA: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2945-2954.
PubMed Abstract available

GILJA S, Barlow J, Kumar A, Berger MH, et al
Evaluating depth of invasion across oral cavity subsites as part of the AJCC 8th edition T staging criteria for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2780-2788.
PubMed Abstract available

YU YY, Lin YT, Chuang HC, Chien CY, et al
Prognostic utility of neutrophil-to-albumin ratio in surgically treated oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2839-2850.
PubMed Abstract available

HU Z, Guo X, Chen L, Lei W, et al
Transnasal negative pressure therapy for accelerating healing and improving the prognosis of pharyngocutaneous fistula.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2809-2818.
PubMed Abstract available

PANUGANTI BA, Carico C, Jeyarajan H, Flagg M, et al
Transcriptional subtypes of glottic cancer characterized by differential activation of canonical oncogenic programming.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2851-2861.
PubMed Abstract available

DHIWAKAR M, Shanmugam J, Khan ZA, Mehta S, et al
Distal positioning of the skin paddle of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in head and neck reconstruction.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2819-2828.
PubMed Abstract available

FU Z, Xu X, Bao Y, Chen Z, et al
Successful surgery with preservation of laryngeal function in a patient with collision primary squamous cell carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma in the hypopharynx and synchronous esophageal carcinoma: A case report.
Head Neck. 2023;45:E53-E60.
PubMed Abstract available

ISSA PP, Magazine BM, LaForteza A, Shama M, et al
Bilateral nodule radiofrequency ablation in a single setting: First reported case series.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2749-2753.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2023

SETH I, Bulloch G, Qin KR, Xie Y, et al
Pre-rehabilitation interventions for patients with head and neck cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.27561.
PubMed Abstract available

CHECKLIN M, O'Halloran R, Foster AM, Hutchison A, et al
The health care experiences of people with head and neck cancer: A scoping review.
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.27558.
PubMed Abstract available

HAN JE, Zakeri K, Michel L, Sherman EJ, et al
Rebuttal to comment on "Concurrent carboplatin and paclitaxel definitive radiation therapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer".
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.27560.
PubMed

LI X, Liu L
Comment on "Concurrent carboplatin and paclitaxel definitive radiation therapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer".
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 25. doi: 10.1002/hed.27559.
PubMed

LIM AE, Rogers ADG, Montgomery J
Prospective cohort study assessing patient satisfaction and diagnostic accuracy in channeled endoscope local anesthetic biopsy in the investigation of head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.27548.
PubMed Abstract available

TANG YK, Xu Z, Ye ZM, Li SR, et al
Cost-effectiveness analysis of tislelizumab in combination with chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma in China.
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 17. doi: 10.1002/hed.27544.
PubMed Abstract available

SAITO Y, Kage H, Kobayashi K, Yoshida M, et al
TERT promoter mutation positive oral cavity carcinomas, a clinically and genetically distinct subgroup of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 10. doi: 10.1002/hed.27540.
PubMed Abstract available

ARRAZUBI V, Goni S, Gonzalez-Borja I, Hernandez-Garcia I, et al
Circulating low density neutrophils are associated with resistance to anti-PD1 immunotherapy in squamous head and neck cancer.
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 4. doi: 10.1002/hed.27536.
PubMed Abstract available

CAI Y, Xie Y, Zhang S, Wang Y, et al
Prediction of postoperative recurrence of oral cancer by artificial intelligence model: Multilayer perceptron.
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.27533.
PubMed Abstract available

SAMPIERI C, Costantino A, Giordano GG, Dale M, et al
Predicting the need for prophylactic gastrostomy in major head and neck cancer surgery: The PEG score.
Head Neck. 2023 Oct 3. doi: 10.1002/hed.27532.
PubMed Abstract available

HO AS, Luu M, Balzer BL, Zumsteg ZS, et al
Reply to Letter to the Editor: Should there be a definite place for grade in the next TNM staging system for (major) salivary gland malignancies?
Head Neck. 2023;45:2742-2743.
PubMed

KANTAMANI T, Thiagarajan S
Should there be a definite place for grades in the next TNM staging system for (major) salivary gland malignancies?
Head Neck. 2023;45:2741.
PubMed

GILJA S, Kumar A, Vasan V, Roof SA, et al
The impact of undergoing surgical margin evaluation during endoscopic surgery for early-stage laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2680-2689.
PubMed Abstract available

AGARWAL P, Bloom J, Zhou Y, Zhao R, et al
Socioeconomic disparities in treatment and survival in patients with hypopharyngeal malignancy.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2670-2679.
PubMed Abstract available

MILINIS K, Parikh C, Williams S, Davies K, et al
Gastrostomy dependence following pharyngolaryngectomy: The effect of preoperative tube insertion.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2649-2656.
PubMed Abstract available

LI W, Yu W, Cao H, Zhang A, et al
Number of positive lymph nodes is superior to neck stage of the 8th AJCC in predicting prognosis in parotid mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2613-2618.
PubMed Abstract available

BANG J, Shin HI, Kim GJ, Kim SY, et al
Oncologic and functional outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery in human papillomavirus-positive tonsillar cancer.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2580-2588.
PubMed Abstract available

KONISHI M, Kakimoto N
Radiomics analysis of intraoral ultrasound images for prediction of late cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with tongue cancer.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2619-2626.
PubMed Abstract available

PENTENERO M, Castagnola P, Castillo FV, Isaevska E, et al
Predictors of malignant transformation in oral leukoplakia and proliferative verrucous leukoplakia: An observational prospective study including the DNA ploidy status.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2589-2604.
PubMed Abstract available

HASMAT S, Heller G, Cook L, Gupta R, et al
The impact of multifocal perineural invasion in predicting survival in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: A multicenter investigation.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2605-2612.
PubMed Abstract available

VIANI GA, Moraes FY, Marta GN, Kowalski LP, et al
Real-world evidence for oncological outcomes after radiotherapy or surgery for T1a-T1b glottic squamous cell carcinoma: A population-based cohort study.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2505-2514.
PubMed Abstract available

YUN J, Kapustin D, Omorogbe A, Rubin SJ, et al
Report of a vagal paraganglioma at the cervicothoracic junction.
Head Neck. 2023;45:E36-E43.
PubMed Abstract available

CONTRERA KJ, Phan J, Waguespack SG, Aldehaim M, et al
Prevalence of pituitary hormone dysfunction following radiotherapy for sinonasal and nasopharyngeal malignancies.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2525-2532.
PubMed Abstract available

COUSSEAU CPV, Sorroche BP, de Jesus Teixeira R, de Carvalho AC, et al
miR-99a-5p as a biomarker for lymph node metastasis prediction in oral squamous cell carcinoma patients.
Head Neck. 2023;45:2489-2497.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2023

BHARADIA AP, DiPalma AD
An analysis of the correlation between safety-net hospitals and outcomes among elderly head and neck cancer patients.
Head Neck. 2023 Sep 29. doi: 10.1002/hed.27516.
PubMed

TAJIKI S, Joya M, Gharekhani V, Richeson D, et al
A systematic review of the normal tissue complication probability models and parameters: Head and neck cancers treated with conformal radiotherapy.
Head Neck. 2023 Sep 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.27469.
PubMed Abstract available

FARQUHAR DR, Masood MM, Lenze NR, Tasoulas J, et al
Effect of distance of treatment center on survival for HPV-negative head and neck cancer patients.
Head Neck. 2023 Sep 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.27522.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU P, Zhou R, Yu YF, Rao MY, et al
Xerostomia: An easily ignored symptom induced by induction chemotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Head Neck. 2023 Sep 26. doi: 10.1002/hed.27529.
PubMed Abstract available

RAAD RA, Holland K, Ritz EM, Tajudeen BA, et al
A nationwide analysis of salvage surgery for laryngeal cancer in the elderly.
Head Neck. 2023 Sep 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.27525.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG TH, Cheng YF, Chen CS, Lin HC, et al
Increased prevalences of head and neck cancers in patients with Sjogren's syndrome.
Head Neck. 2023 Sep 22. doi: 10.1002/hed.27518.
PubMed Abstract available

GULLER M, Cooper DJ, Alkhatib H, Suru A, et al
Impact of comorbidities on outcomes in patients with advanced head and neck cancer undergoing immunotherapy.
Head Neck. 2023 Sep 8. doi: 10.1002/hed.27502.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG Y, Wang M, Hou L, Xiang F, et al
Incidence and risk factors of surgical site infection in patients with head and neck cancer: A meta-analysis.
Head Neck. 2023 Sep 7. doi: 10.1002/hed.27504.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2023

YAMADA A, Shinomiya H, Uehara N, Iritani K, et al
Oncological outcomes of concurrent chemoradiotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the external auditory canal: A single-center study.
Head Neck. 2023 Jul 28. doi: 10.1002/hed.27461.
PubMed Abstract available

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