Endoscope‐assisted frenotomy approach to median upper neck masses: Clinical outcomes and safety (from a phase II clinical trial)

An endoscope‐assisted frenotomy approach (EFA) to resection of the median upper neck mass has been introduced to clinical practice. However, its technical feasibility, indications, and safety have not been fully studied. Here, we report the results of a prospective phase II clinical trial to evaluate the clinical outcomes.

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