This book offers a comprehensive set of principles that lead to ideal outcomes following
treatment for Head and Neck Cancers, especially in those patients who need major …

This chapter uses real‐life clinical cases to present the history of illness, physical
examination, and clear and up‐to‐date explanations of treatment strategies for …

1. Head and neck tumors occur predominantly in men between 50 and 70 years of age who
typically abuse tobacco or alcohol. These individuals often have poor oral hygiene and …

Head and neck reconstruction following surgical extirpative management of head and neck
cancer requires critical assessment and meticulous correction of both aesthetic and …

Early attempts to control malignant disease of the upper aerodigestive tract by surgical
means were hampered by the limitations of anaesthesia, lack of antibiotics and ignorance of …

Resection of a head and neck cancer confronts the patient with several major problems in
addition to the impact of their diagnosis; the concentration of anatomical structures intrinsic …

Written by a team of internationally recognized experts from the medical and allied health
communities, this book addresses core issues related to patient management, recovery, and …

The most significant advances in the treatment of head and neck cancer over the last several
decades have resulted from multidisciplinary cooperation among the specialists involved in …

The impact of cancer and its treatment upon physical appearance and function is not
infrequent rather dramatic and pronounced. Although this holds true for malignancies …

Illustrated with over 3,400 drawings and full-color photographs, this volume presents a
unique multidisciplinary approach to head and neck reconstruction, combining input from …