When to address level I lymph nodes in neck dissections?

Conclusion: Although the submandibular content is resected as part of radical and modified radical neck dissections, level I–sparing selective neck dissections could be a safe and effective surgical neck management strategy in appropriately selected patients with OP, Lx, and HP carcinoma. (Source: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery) Source: MedWorm: Oral Cancer

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