Rios-Gonzalez S, Heredero-Jung S, Ruiz-Masera JJ, Martínez-Sahuquillo-Marquez A. Quality of life and functional outcomes in tongue cancer patients: a long-term, prospective, comparative study. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2024 Mar 1;29 (2):e232-40.

doi:10.4317/medoral.26228

https://dx.doi.org/doi:10.4317/medoral.26228


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