Practical Guide to Neck Dissection

Superbly illustrated manual on neck dissection that will serve as a roadmap for both advanced surgeons and beginners
Includes important new chapters covering microscopic anatomy of the larynx, patterns of spread of laryngeal cancer, and
major laryngeal surgical procedures
Highlights core messages, take-home pearls, and methods to avoid complications
This is the second edition of a superbly illustrated manual on neck dissection that will serve as a roadmap for
advanced surgeons and beginners alike. The reader is guided through the various cervical structures in a series of
practical step-by-step chapters that depict the methods employed by surgeons operating in vivo. The illustrations
provide an overview of all surgical anatomy relevant to the treatment of oncologic patients. In addition, core messages
and take-home pearls are highlighted, and methods to avoid complications, explained. Compared with the first edition,
revisions have been made when appropriate, and important new chapters have been added on microscopic anatomy of the
larynx and patterns of spread of laryngeal cancer (written by Dr. Duilio Della Libera); endoscopy, imaging, and
surgical options in laryngeal cancer; and major laryngeal surgical procedures, depicted with the aid of numerous
photographs and line drawings.

Content Level ?Professional/practitioner

Keywords ?Dissection in vivo - Laryngeal cancer - Neck dissection - Right hemithyroidectomy - Superficial
parotidectomy

Related subjects ?Oncology & Hematology - Otorhinolaryngology - Pathology - Radiology - Surgery