Cancer of the Head and Neck

"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.