Discover the definitive guide to head and neck cancer treatment with the 5th Edition of this award-winning text, offering practical and multidisciplinary insights for achieving optimal surgical outcomes while preserving form and function. Authored by the internationally renowned surgeon Dr. Jatin P. Shah, alongside experts Snehal G. Patel, Bhuvanesh Singh, and Richard Wong, this essential resource guides you through every facet of this complex field.
Designed for surgeons and healthcare professionals, this comprehensive book covers the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in head and neck oncology. It provides an extensive overview of the scalp, skull base, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, cervical lymph nodes, thyroid, salivary glands, and soft tissue and bone tumors. From incidence and diagnosis to treatment planning and rehabilitation, every critical aspect is addressed.
- Complete Coverage: Explore in-depth discussions on essential topics like radiation oncology, medical oncology with targeted therapies, and maxillofacial prosthodontics.
- Innovative Diagnostic Approaches: Stay updated with new techniques, staging methods, and algorithmic thought processes for therapy selection.
- Multimodal Management: Gain insights into the comprehensive management of head and neck cancer, with new information and a Radiation Therapy Glossary.
- Evidence-Based Outcomes: Benefit from therapy data from the NCDB and institutional data from MSKCC, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Practical Patient Care: Learn about basic operating room techniques, intraoperative decisions, and post-operative care essential for head and neck surgery.
Authors:
Jatin P. Shah MD MS (Surg) PhD (Hon) FACS Hon. FRCS (Edin) Hon. FRACS Hon. FDSRCS (Lond) (Author)
Edition:
5th
Publication Date:
May 30, 2019
