Accuracy of the Anatomage Table in detecting extranodal extension in head and neck cancer: a pilot study

Purpose: To assess whether the three-dimensional reconstructions of preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans are helpful for establishing extranodal extension (ENE) in head and neck carcinoma. Approach: Patients with a histological diagnosis of ENE ( pENE+ ) were considered "cases" and patients with negative histological examination for ENE ( pENE- ) were considered "controls." Cases and controls were divided into two groups: a major nodes...