Essential Cases in Head and Neck Oncology

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1119775949 | 241 pages | True PDF | 19.75 MB
Acase-focusedOtolaryngology primer for trainees and practicing cliniciansalike

Asdisorders of the head and neckcontinue tobecomemore prevalent, otolaryngologichead and necksurgeons are in greater demand than ever before.Many schools of medicine are integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to help studentsdevelopthe skills necessary for surgical management ofhead and neckconditions, yettheselectionofguidebooks available to trainee otolaryngologic surgeonsis limited.
Essential Cases in Head and Neck Oncologyuses real-life clinical cases topresentclear and up-to-date explanations of treatment strategies fora wide range of cutaneous,salivarygland, andupper aerodigestive tractconditions, including benign and malignant tumors. Written and edited by renowned leaders in the field, and endorsed by the American Head & Neck Society, thisessentialresource containsfull-color photographs,illustrations, and diagrams tobettersupport readers inacquiring,synthesizing,and applying essential skills and knowledge in a clinical context.Itschaptersprovide detailed coverage of the oralcavity,skull base,trachea,thyroid,larynx,paragangliomas, salivary glands, and more.
This textbook also includes:
Coversthe full spectrum ofhead and necksurgeries, includingreconstructiveproceduresDiscusses ethics related tocancertreatments, medical research, and other care issuesPromotesmultidisciplinarycritical thinking,clinical problem-solving, communication,and collaborationHelps medical students and trainees evaluate their learning and contextualize their knowledgeFeatures high-quality images and succinct explanatory text throughout
Essential Cases in Head and Neck Oncologyis an indispensable study aid for trainee clinicians, residents, and fellows studying for board certification and other exams, and an excellent referenceguideforoncologists, otolaryngologists, surgeons, and other practitionersworkingin medical oncology,radiation oncology, andoromaxillofacialsurgery.