Surgical management of neck metastases

Author(s)

• Gluckman, J. L. (Jack L.)
• Johnson, Jonas T.

Bibliographic Information

Surgical management of neck metastases

edited by Jack L Gluckman, Jonas T Johnson

Martin Dunitz, 2003

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This new text, beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour with photographs, imaging, and specially commissioned artwork, provides surgeons with practical information on the management of tumour metastases in the neck. Written by leading specialists in the field, each of the chapters describes the relevant surgical procedures, with informed comment on indications, technique, and current controversies. Comprehensively referenced, and with recommendations for further reading, this concise work is a valuable addition to the libraries of surgeons, otolaryngologists and oncologists who want to learn more about this challenging area.

Table of Contents

1. Surgical Anatomy 2. Pathophysiology of Nodal Metastases and Rationale of Neck Dissection 3. Evaluation of the Neck 4. Radical Neck Dissection 5. Modified Radical Neck Dissection 6. Selective Neck Dissections 7. Extended Neck Dissections 8. Complications 9. Controversies - Management of Advanced Metastases eg Base of Skull, Carotid Artery, Prevertebral Muscle Sentinel Node Identification 10. Non-Surgical Management of Metastases

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA61263969
• ISBN:
  • 1901865851
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: viii, 173 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 616.99293059
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Neck -- Tumors -- Surgery
  • LCSH : Metastasis