Subramania Iyer - Böcker

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.

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.

Tumor biology varies at different subsites in the oral cavity, and therefore carcinoma of the gingivo-buccal sulcus (also known as Indian cancer) behaves differently from carcinoma of the tongue. Oral cancer is very often diagnosed at an advanced stage with neck metastasis, and most cases have a guarded prognosis. Loco-regional recurrences are frequent and morbidity following treatment is considerable. However, results have improved in recent years, particularly in early and certain advanced stages, due to better imaging and case selection, improved surgical techniques, including those for reconstructive surgery, a multidisciplinary team approach and a better understanding of tumor biology and prognostic factors.This book comprehensively and systematically reviews all these aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic advances in oral cancer, particularly discussing early detection, epidemiology, chemoprevention and current research. Written by specialists whoare active leaders in basic sciences or clinical fields, the chapters address individual and collective issues in managing patients with oral cancer, and provide insights into various treatment approaches. The authors share their knowledge and experience and provide extensive literature sources to encourage clinicians to be flexible, innovative and help them make the best, educated decisions for individual patients.