Purpose: To investigate the effects of preexisting sleep disorders on the oncologic outcomes of patients receiving standard treatments for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Methods: The patients recruited from the Taiwan Cancer Registry Database who had received surgery for stage I–IVB OSCC. The...
5. Pre-Operative Nutrition Starting 7–10 days prior to surgery (Figure 1), nutrition emphasizing both high- quality carbohydrate and protein intake would ensure optimal nourishment prior to surgery [8]. Preoperative carbohydrate loading is highly recommended for surgical pa- tients [22]. Current ...