Patterns of Recurrence After Carbon Dioxide Laser Excision of Intraoral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

Carbon dioxide laser excision of intraoral squamous cell carcinoma is a useful, advantageous method, but it appears to offer no advantage for recurrence over standard methods. Appropriate management of neck disease in patients with intraoral squamous cell carcinoma must be carefully considered. Patients with this potentially aggressive form of cancer deserve long-term follow-up.