Comprehensive Management of Head and Neck Tumors (2-Volume Set)

By Stanley E. Thawley, John G. Batsakis MD, Stanley E. Thawley MD FACS, et al.

Like its predecessor, the 2nd Edition of this superb text excels at organizing a very complex subject - the management of patients with tumors of the head and neck - into a comprehensive ready reference. It pilots readers from the molecular level throughthe management of recurrent disease and rehabilitation. This thoroughly updated, revised, and streamlined New Edition contains all of the latest advances in pathology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and controversies.Delivers 4 brand-new chapters: Chemoprevention of Head and Neck Tumours, Controversy in Multi-Modality Therapy of Head and Neck Tumours, Outcome and Economic Issues in Head and Neck Cancer, and Smoking and Head and Neck Cancer. Offers state-of-the-art insights from over 100 experts in every area of diagnosis and treatment, including radiology, surgery, radiotherapy, pathology and chemotherapy.Provides strong coverage of the modern interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management, including the full range of treatment options and rationales for each.
Delivers complete coverage of tumours of the head and neck - both cancerous and non-cancerous - to prepare readers for the full range of potential problems.Provides readers with an up-to-date understanding of tumour behaviour, including an illustrated discussion of tumour spread.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721655823
• ISBN13: 9780721655826
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 1981 Pages
• Weight: 7.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 4.5" x 9.0"