Surgical Pathological Anatomy of Head and Neck Specimens: A Manual for the Dissection of Surgical Specimens from the Upper Aerodigestive Tract [Hardcover]

Pieter J. Slootweg (Author), John A.M. de Groot (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1852330775 | ISBN-13: 978-1852330774 | Publication Date: June 15, 1999 | Edition: 1

The authors provide a guideline for the anatomical dissection of specimens from oral and sinonasal cavities, pharynx and larynx. This is achieved through illustrations and colour photographs that combine drawings of tumours at various anatomical subsites together with the respective operations, the specimens thus obtained and the way to dissect these specimens. The dissection of surgical specimens from the upper aerodigestive tract is often difficult due to the anatomically complicated nature of this area. Local environment dictates routes of tumour spread and surgical margins at risk and those differ for various subsites within this part of the body. Moreover, adequate investigation of surgical specimens of the upper aerodigestive tract requires knowledge of the various types of surgical procedures. This should provide data that enable the surgeon to correlate preoperatively performed diagnostic imaging with the macroscopical findings postoperatively obtained.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 122 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (June 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852330775
• ISBN-13: 978-1852330774
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,974,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!, September 3, 2000

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Giles JM Hannen (Maastricht, The Netherlands.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Surgical Pathological Anatomy of Head and Neck Specimens: A Manual for the Dissection of Surgical Specimens from the Upper Aerodigestive Tract (Hardcover)

This book is essential for any pathologist handling the complex resection specimens from the head and neck area. It presents the reader with a well thought-out plan to gain the best possible estimate of resection margins, relation to neighbouring structures et cetera. However, I highly recommend it to all head and neck surgeons as well, who are involved in cancer surgery. "Surgical Pathological Anatomy" will provide them with the insight, needed to discuss all pathologic reports from this area.