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Description of  Management of Extended Parotid Tumors

Editors: Costan, Victor-Vlad (Ed.) First book devoted exclusively to the management of parotid tumors extending beyond the borders of the parotid tissue Numerous exquisitely detailed color photos Clear criteria for the choice of treatment plan This extensively illustrated book aims to systematize the selection of treatment options in patients with parotid tumors that extend beyond the borders of the parotid tissue and therefore present particular problems for the surgeon. Reconstruction of the postoperative defect is especially difficult in such cases because of the complexity and density of the anatomical structures in the lateral region of the head and neck and also the general condition of most patients, who tend to be elderly and to have accompanying disorders. The difficulty in the management of extended parotid tumors is increased by the need to sacrifice the facial nerve, even if only partially. The book provides clear criteria to assist in the choice of treatment, from the simplest options involving use of local flaps to the most sophisticated ones. It will assist the surgeon in ensuring that the patient achieves the best possible quality of life, no matter what the patients age or the associated comorbidities Number of Illustrations and Tables 4 b/w illustrations, 108 illustrations in colour Topics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oncology Pathology