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Rev. ed. of: Head and neck surgery and oncology. 3rd ed. 2003.
Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. This authoritative international text unites the experience of specialists from both sides of the Atlantic and comprehensively addresses all aspects of the biology, etiology and pathology or oral cancer as well as clinical assessment, surgery, adjuvant therapies and post-treatment rehabilitation of the oral cancer patient. With over 550 illustrations, the majority of which are in full color, this book is a valuable and essential resource for any specialist working in the field of oral cancer.
Dr. Jatin P. Shah has brought together contributing authors in a single volume that represents the head and neck management team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The strength of the volume is in its internal consistency of diagnostic approaches, therapeutic decisions, multidisciplinary treatment programs, and surgical techniques. An effort has also been made to be comprehensive and to give a balanced view to other treatment approaches. Essential to the diagnosis and treatment of the disease is the involvement of a multidisciplinary management team of medical experts. Such disease management teams develop treatment algorithms and establish treatment guidelines to unify an approach to maintain internal consistency, initiate investigative protocols, and push the frontiers in the battle against cancer.
In this unique volume leading international experts share their experience in the management of head and neck tumors. The purpose of this publication is to provide a guidebook for all surgeons dealing with head and neck neoplasms. Each chapter provides a concise description of useful pearls and, especially, dangerous pitfalls which must be avoided. Contributions cover topics from thyroid glands, neck metastases, and oral tumors to laryngeal, pharyngeal, nasopharyngeal tumors and further to salivary gland tumors, skull base tumors and also reconstructional surgery. In addition to frequent diseases which are encountered in everyday practice, some new therapeutic topics such as videoassisted thyroidectomy, robotic surgery and management of the neck after organ preservation treatment are discussed.Head and neck surgeons, otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, radiation and clinical oncologists, general surgeons, as well as students and residents interested in the management of head and neck tumors will find this publication indispensable.
The knowledge base required of the modern-day head and neck surgeon, as a key member of a comprehensive and wide-ranging multidisciplinary team, is significant. The sixth edition of Stell & Maran’s Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology continues to be the leading reference book in the specialty. This accessible and authoritative text is fully revised and updated to reflect international practice across the multidisciplinary team. A global community of expert authors have provided chapters entailing the expertise required by today’s head and neck surgeon. The book encompasses fundamentals of head and neck oncologic practice including pathology, imaging, staging, prehabilitation, surgical app...
General Surgery: Principles and International Practice is organized over two volumes into ten Sections, each representing an important branch of surgical science. Amply supported by line drawings and photographs, algorithms and anatomical depictions, it provides illustrative, instructive and comprehensive coverage depicting the rationale for the basic operative principles mandated by state-of-the-art surgical therapy.
Take part in a professional debate on key topics in otolaryngology! Comprised of the expert opinions of several prominent otolaryngologists, Controversies in Otolaryngology offers the rationale and thinking behind 28 key topics in the field. In each easy-to-follow section, you will find an important topic debated by three prominent physicians. With a total of 84 different viewpoints on today's most thought-provoking issues, highlighted by nearly 200 drawings and dozens of tables, this book is an essential professional sourcebook. Covering topics ranging from the role of chemotherapy in head and neck cancer to cochlear implants in congenitally deaf children, this book is valuable to all specialists. Whether you are just entering the field, an experienced practitioner, or looking for guidance on specific topics, Controversies in Otolaryngology offers expert opinions that often validate or refute a practice protocol -- and always offers stimulating and informative reading.
Guide to advances in diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancers over last century. Led by New York specialist, numerous experts provide commentary on 100 contributory articles.
This reference comprehensively covers the clinical aspects of head and neck neoplasms while also highlighting the relationship that exists between inflammation and these cancers. This relationship is critical as it dictates the risks, assessment, treatment, and prognosis of head and neck cancer patients. The book starts with an introduction to the inflammation ecosystem in head and neck malignancy, followed by detailed discussions on the types of head and neck malignancy and their histological classification. The book then provides information about specialized topics relevant to the specialty of head and neck oncology. Key Features: - Comprehensive coverage of head and neck cancers with top...
This issue of the Neurosurgery Clinics, Malignant Tumors of the Skull Base, is Guest Edited by Drs. Orin Bloch and Franco DeMonte. Malignant tumors of the skull base pose significant challenges to the clinician, because of their proximity to critical neurovascular structures. This issue will explore various approaches to the removal of malignant tumors of the skull base, including open surgical approaches and minimally invasive approaches. Other articles in this issue include topics such as craniofacial reconstruction following oncologic resection, temporal bone malignancies, sinonasal carcinomas, and radiotherapy for malignant skull base tumors.