Krishnakumar Thankappan – författare

In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Krishnakumar Thankappan and Subramania Iyer bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Gingivo-buccal Cancers. This issue is unique in its focus, and is of value to otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, surgical oncologists, oral surgeons, general surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and basic scientists involved in the research of head and neck cancers.

The new edition of this book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of head and neck cancers.Divided into seven sections, the text covers thyroid, salivary glands and parapharyngeal tumours, neck, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity and oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx and nasopharynx, with a final section on general topics.Each topic includes discussion on pathology, imaging, and medical and surgical management.The second edition has been fully revised to provide the latest advances in the field, and includes new chapters on parathyroid tumours, infratemporal fossa, temporal bone tumours, facial nerve tumours, tracheostomy, and skin cancers.Recent changes in the American Joint Cancer Committee (AJCC) 8th Edition staging system have been incorporated.More than 300 photographs, illustrations and tables further enhance the comprehensive text.Key pointsComprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of head and neck cancersFully revised, second edition with many new topics includedCovers recent changes in the American Joint Cancer Committee (AJCC) 8th Edition staging systemPrevious edition (9789351527916) published in 2015

Dysphagia and problems related to swallowing are common following treatment for head and neck cancers. Though there are books available on dysphagia management and associated neurological conditions, this is the only atlas that comprehensively discusses dysphagia related to the head and neck cancers. It comprises of 33 chapters divided into five sections. The initial chapters present the anatomy and physiology of swallowing and the pathophysiology of the dysphagia-related structures. It discusses assessment of dysphagia in detail, highlighting clinical and instrumental evaluations. Swallowing dysfunction related to common sub-site cancers and chemo-radiotherapy related dysphagia are explored individually. The book addresses direct and indirect swallowing therapy methods involving postures and exercises in a detailed yet simple manner to enable them to be incorporated in routine practice. It also covers topics like nutritional management, alternative feeding methods and unique problems associated with tracheostomy that have a great bearing on the day-to-day management of patients with dysphagia. The current status of the research and evidence- based management updates are also included. Additionally, where appropriate videos are included for a better understanding of the subject.  Written and edited by experts in the field, the book is intended for clinicians treating head and neck cancer, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, speech and swallowing therapy specialists and trainees in these fields