Surgical management of head and neck malignancy

More than 90% of head and neck tumours are squamous cell carcinomas. This review focuses on tumours arising from the mucosal surfaces of the upper aerodigestive tract. We discuss the aetiology, presentation and investigation of these tumours and give special attention to their management which may c...

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Published in:The surgeon (Edinburgh) 2004-02, Vol.2 (1), p.7-14
Main Authors: Sanderson, R.J., Montague, M-L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy, Needle
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - mortality
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery
Female
General aspects
head and neck
Head and Neck Neoplasms - mortality
Head and Neck Neoplasms - pathology
Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Lymph Node Excision - methods
Lymph Nodes - pathology
Lymph Nodes - surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
malignancy
Medical sciences
Neoplasm Staging
Prognosis
Quality of Life
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Risk Assessment
Surgery
Surgical Procedures, Operative - adverse effects
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
Survival Analysis
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:More than 90% of head and neck tumours are squamous cell carcinomas. This review focuses on tumours arising from the mucosal surfaces of the upper aerodigestive tract. We discuss the aetiology, presentation and investigation of these tumours and give special attention to their management which may comprise surgical resection, chemoradiation or combined therapy. The surgical treatment of the clinically positive neck and the somewhat controversial topic of management of the NO neck are also discussed
ISSN:1479-666X
2405-5840
DOI:10.1016/S1479-666X(04)80132-X