PEARLS AND PITFALLS IN HEAD AND NECK SURGERY

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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.

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