This concise handbook has a unique approach and covers all important aspects of head and neck cancers from basic topics like carcinogenesis to advanced treatment options such as immunotherapy, electrochemotherapy, and robotic surgery in a succinct way. As every treatment center manages its patients with a different modality as per their institutional protocol, this book endeavors to standardize the processes by discussing the management of cancers of all anatomic areas in view of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines, which is the committee that prepares protocols for management of cancers and every head and which neck oncosurgeons must adhere to for their clinical practice.
Key Features
Explains the topics through flowcharts and diagrammatic representations that are helpful for exam preparation
This book aims to serve as a valuable resource for postgraduate residents of maxillofacial surgery, ENT and otolaryngology, general surgery, plastic surgery, and junior specialists
Serves as a comprehensive, evidence-based quick reference for the clinician on the go
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| Foreword |
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| A Note from the Editor |
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| Preface |
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| Acknowledgments |
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2 Molecular Biology of Cancer and Biomarkers |
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3 TNM Staging and Grading |
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4 Lymphatic System and Lymph Nodes |
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29 | (6) |
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6 Sentinel Node Biopsies (SNBs) |
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35 | (4) |
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7 Histopathological Parameters for Prognosis of Disease |
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39 | (8) |
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8 Clinical Assessment of Head and Neck Cancer Patients |
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47 | (6) |
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53 | (10) |
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63 | (4) |
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67 | (12) |
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79 | (6) |
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85 | (6) |
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91 | (6) |
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97 | (4) |
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101 | (8) |
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109 | (6) |
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115 | (4) |
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19 Management of Carotid Blowout |
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119 | (4) |
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123 | (8) |
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131 | (6) |
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137 | (6) |
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23 Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, and Gene Therapy |
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143 | (4) |
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24 Robotic Surgery of Head and Neck Cancers |
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147 | (4) |
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25 Perioperative Management of Head and Neck Cancer Patients |
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151 | (4) |
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26 Pain Management of Locally Advanced Head and Neck Carcinomas/Palliative Care Patients |
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| Index |
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Akheel Mohammad, MDS, MFDS RCPS (Glasg), FDS RCS (Lon), FHNCS, FIFHNOS (US), (PhD), Consultant Head & Neck Oncosurgeon/Reconstruction Surgeon, Indore, India
Ashmi Weahwania, MDS, PGDEMS, Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Indore, India
