Head and Neck Surgery for General Surgeons

General surgery is the common ancestor of all surgical specialties. Within general surgery, many subspecialty areas of practice have evolved. This book is the first manual recognizing the growing role General Surgeons play in Head and neck Surgery. From benign to malignant conditions and from ablative to reconstructive challenges, the renowned comprehensive capability of the General Surgeon is well suited to the demands of this discipline.

Each chapter details relevant anatomical considerations to enable understanding of this complex regional specialty and the full range of head and neck pathologies with requisite assessment, investigation, surgical and relevant reconstructive techniques.

Written by a multidisciplinary, international team of recognized experts, this textbook is a practical but comprehensive guide for candidates preparing for final surgery examinations and general surgeons requiring an up-to-date source of definitive advice on topics related to this regional specialty.