Book description
Designed to synthesize the collective wisdom of a tumor board, the book
presents a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to the
contemporary management of head and neck cancer. Expert authors and
contributors provide a balanced literature review that provides the
reader with a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of the
disease entity, descriptions of anatomy, physiology, and clinical
presentation, discussion of diagnostic workup and the various management techniques.
Highlights:
Each chapter features the clinical insights of a surgeon, a medical
oncologist, and a radiation oncologist
Comprehensive coverage of the most important disease sites,
including the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, thyroid
gland, salivary glands, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus, nasopharynx,
and skin
Numerous case examples at the end of each chapter aid comprehension
of each major malignancy and enable readers to match real life cases
to the clinical situations described in the text
Practical discussion of managing carcinoma of unknown primary site
More than 140 illustrations demonstrate key concepts and surgical techniques
The book is invaluable for practitioners, residents, and students in
otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, radiation oncology, and medical
oncology, as well as for fellows in head and neck surgical oncology and
major reconstructive surgery. "...Comprehensive. Unique is that
each chapter features the clinical insights of a surgeon, a medical
oncologist, and a radiation oncologist. A welcome addition is the
inclusion of actual case studies to each chapter...Useful for
practitioners in otolaryngology head and neck surgery, head and neck
surgery; oncology, and medical oncology."-- B-ENT_x000D_ _x000D_
"This excellent book consists of 11 chapters, each one written by a
surgeon, medical oncologist, and radiation oncologist. It offers a
comprehensive account of head and neck cancer, including relevant
anatomy, staging and treatment (including brief but succinct operative
details), every aspect of which is properly sourced and referenced
according to the latest literature. Most...chapters include an
up-to-date literature review (especially the very impressive chapter on
hypopharyngeal cancer) which allows the reader to gain an insight into
the many controversies which exist regarding managing patients with head
and neck cancer, in contrast to the often didactic teaching of other
textbooks...The authors have written the book with both oncologists and
surgeons in mind. The result is a well written, thoroughly referenced,
short textbook which covers almost every aspect of head and neck cancer
in a methodical, easy to read way which will appeal to trainees and
consultants in both disciplines."--The Journal of Laryngology &
Otology_x000D_ _x000D_ "A useful addition to the field...clearly
and concisely written and well illustrated...a good overview for
examination revision and for reference while training...well
referenced...numerous photographic illustrations, which are generally
relevant and of good quality...an index that is comprehensive and
accurate...[provides] useful revision for experienced and junior
clinicians alike."--Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of
England Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery, Professor of Immunobiology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New
York, NY, USA Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, St.
Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
