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Head and Neck: Surgery & Oncology

RSM AND BMA AWARD-WINNER!
The new edition of this landmark atlas and text builds on the strengths of the previous two editions, with step-by-step guidance to every surgical procedure in head and neck surgery. The book is lavishly illustrated in full colour, with almost 2,600 illustrations, over 2,100 of which are in full colour.  

New chapters are included on genetics of head and neck cancer, rehabilitation after surgery, implants and prostheses and orbital tumours, and there are chapters reviewing other treatment options in the field (radiation therapy and medical oncology) as they relate to the overall management and outcome of the patient.  

Further expanded chapters cover reconstruction after ablation and surgery of the larynx and trachea, and all new surgical techniques are included. Each chapter features short sections on complications and or procedure and outcome data from Dr Shah's renowned department at MSKCC is detailed throughout.  

Features:
* all aspects of head and neck surgery covered in detail
* every type of tumor, both benign and malignant, is reviewed
* also includes surgery for other head and neck disorders, such as tracheal stenosis
* full intra-operative detail of each surgical procedure provides step-by-step guidance
* liberally illustrated in full colour, giving extra clarity to intra-operative illustrations
* sections on complications and pitfalls of surgery will be included for every surgical procedure
* the only detailed, full-colour surgical atlas and text available in head and neck surgery
* Outcome data from Shah's department at MSKCC will be included wherever possible.

What's New:
* Text expanded to include concise discussions of the principles of medical and radiation oncology treatment as it relates to the surgical management of tumours
* Separate chapters on larynx and trachea
* Greatly expanded chapter on reconstructive surgery, written by plastic surgeons
* Detailed new chapter on rehabilitation of the patient, including voice restoration
* New chapter on 'basic science' of H&N cancer; covers genetic markers of H&N cancer, prevention, progression and metastases and the future of gene therapy
* All new surgical techniques discussed and illustrated in detail
* New chapter on implants and prostheses
* All graphs and many line illustrations re-drawn and revised
* Separate sections on possible complications and pitfalls of each surgical procedure included in each chapter
* References listed at the end of each chapter instead for ease of use.