Complications of head and neck cancer surgery - prevention and management

Oral Oncol. 2010 Jun;46(6):433-5. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2010.03.013.

Abstract

Surgery continues to retain a pivotal role in head and neck cancer in terms of the management of both the index tumour and potential or proven cervical disease. This review considers the specific complications of surgery in this anatomical region and, on the basis of the available evidence, describes both their management and prevention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neck Dissection / adverse effects*
  • Neck Dissection / methods
  • Postoperative Care
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Preoperative Care