By Peter H. Rhys Evans, Paul Q. Montgomery, Patrick J. Gullane

Taking a multidisciplinary technique, this e-book experiences the administration of head and neck cancers, from preliminary diagnostic techniques via staging, surgical procedure, radiation, and chemotherapy to aftercare and rehabilitation. The content material is prepared in 4 sections. the 1st introduces the multidisciplinary nature of coping with this very assorted team of illnesses and their remedy. Sections 2 and three overview all of the significant sorts of melanoma. part 2 is devoted to tumours of the higher airlines and digestive tract, together with the mouth, nasopharynx, and larynx, whereas part three covers the remainder of the top and neck and organs together with the cranium base tumours, thyroid, and salivary glands.

Show description

Read or Download Principles and Practice of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology PDF

Similar diseases books

Gynecomastia - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

It is a 3-in-1 reference ebook. It supplies a whole clinical dictionary protecting thousands of phrases and expressions in relation to gynecomastia. It additionally provides vast lists of bibliographic citations. ultimately, it presents info to clients on the best way to replace their wisdom utilizing numerous web assets.

Imaging of Perianal Inflammatory Diseases

This sensible quantity is meant for all radiologists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons who're accountable for, or attracted to, the analysis and care of sufferers with ailments of the anal and perianal sector. After an introductory part concentrating on surgical, MRI, and US anatomy, up to date medical and healing info is supplied at the complete diversity of perianal inflammatory stipulations, with precise cognizance to Crohn’s disorder, ulcerative colitis, and sexually transmitted illnesses.

Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine: Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Techniques

The overseas Diagnostic direction in Davos (IDKD) deals a special studying adventure for imaging experts in education in addition to for knowledgeable radi­ ologists and clinicians wishing to be up to date at the present state-of-the-art and the most recent advancements within the fields of imaging and image-guided interventions.

Cell Adhesion Molecules: Implications in Neurological Diseases

Cellphone Adhesion Molecules: Implications in Neurological illnesses includes overview articles on fresh advancements within the box of neural mobile adhesion molecules (CAMs). the focus is at the position of mobile adhesion molecules in numerous neurological and neurodegenerative ailments. this angle has been basically ignored in lately released books on neural CAMs.

Additional resources for Principles and Practice of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology

Sample text

The nucleotide sequence can be read from the top to bottom. Codons 12 and 13 show sequence CCA CCG which is normal showing no evidence of point mutation. ) DNA sequencing The order of bases in a DNA sequence is of great value as it is the ‘anatomy’ of the genetic material and helps in understanding its ‘physiology’. DNA sequencing using the Sanger and the Maxam-Gilbert sequencing techniques can determine the precise order of the nucleotide bases in a DNA strand. The Sanger technique This elegant technique is founded on the use of modified bases (dideoxynucleotides; ddN), which terminates further base additions to a DNA sequence.

Am J Ind Med 1987; 12:91–99. 39. Pedersen E, Hogetveit AC, Andersen A. Cancer of the respiratory organs among workers at a nickel refinery in Norway. Int J Cancer 1982; 30:681–685. 40. Flanders WD, Rothman KJ. Occupational risk of laryngeal cancer. Am J Public Health 1982; 72:369–372. 41. Morris Brown L, Mason TJ et al. Occupational risk factors for laryngeal cancer on the Texas Gulf Coast. Cancer Res 1988; 48:1960–1964. 42. Nikiforov Y, Gnepp DR. Pediatric thyroid carcinoma after the Chernobyl disaster: pathomorphologic study of 84 cases (1991–1992) from the Republic of Belarus.

37. Wynder EL, Bross IJ, Feldman RM. A study in etiological factors in cancer of the mouth. Cancer 1957; 10:1300–1323. 38. Schwartz E. Proportionate mortality ratio analysis of auto mechanics and gasoline service station workers in New Hampshire. Am J Ind Med 1987; 12:91–99. 39. Pedersen E, Hogetveit AC, Andersen A. Cancer of the respiratory organs among workers at a nickel refinery in Norway. Int J Cancer 1982; 30:681–685. 40. Flanders WD, Rothman KJ. Occupational risk of laryngeal cancer. Am J Public Health 1982; 72:369–372.

Download PDF sample

Download Principles and Practice of Head and Neck Surgery and by Peter H. Rhys Evans, Paul Q. Montgomery, Patrick J. Gullane PDF
Rated 4.33 of 5 – based on 34 votes