Comprehensive Guide to Surgery for Cancer of Head and Neck

Description

In the United States, there were 40,490 new head and neck cancer instances in 2006, making up roughly 3% of all adult malignancies. 1 170 persons lost their lives to their illness in 2006. Over half a million instances are reported annually on a global scale. Nasopharyngeal cancer is more prevalent in Mediterranean nations and the Far East, while oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx cancers are more common in North America and Europe. Nasopharyngeal cancer, in particular, is the most frequent cause of death for young males in Taiwan and Southeast China. The book Basic Concepts in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology examines the latest methods for treating head and neck malignancies. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are the three main methods used to treat certain kinds of malignancies. Different surgical concepts apply to different types of cancer, and these principles are covered individually in this book. This book is a comprehensive reference and a guide to simple approaches for apprentices and doctors.