Cancer of the Head and Neck
- ISBN-10
- 0721694802
- ISBN-13
- 9780721694801
- Category
- Medical / Otolaryngology
- Pages
- 850
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Saunders
- Author
- Eugene N. Myers
Description
"Comprehensive...a valuable [addition] to the library of any head and neck surgeon. Of similar value to neurosurgeons dealing specifically with the skull base." --Journal of Neurosurgery. The latest edition of this definitive reference delivers state-of-the-art coverage of every aspect of head and neck cancer. Authors are all experts in their fields, with two new editors bringing fresh up-to-date perspectives. The 4th Edition takes a multidisciplinary approach to surgery and management, bringing new information on topics such as reconstruction of the vocal chords, treatment of laryngeal cancer, and radiotherapy.
- Features cutting-edge coverage of radiologic evaluation, including the diagnosis and progression of cancers via PET scanning.
- Includes new information on the treatment of cancer of the nasopharanx, plus the surgical treatment of recurrent nasopharangeal cancer.
- Discusses the use of combined chemotherapy and radiation to preserve the larynx in patients with advanced cancer in this area.
- Presents the very latest developments in the management of unusual tumors such as hemangiomas and arteriovenous malformation of the head and neck
- Describes five new areas of reconstruction of major defects in the head and neck following surgery: anterolateral thigh flap, palatomaxillary reconstruction, reconstruction of the cheek, posterior scalping flap, and submental island flap.
- Discusses the current status of immunotherapy in treating head and neck cancer.
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