Management of Head and Neck Surgery Complications

Head and neck anatomy is a complex area and densely populated by critical structures. Surgical complications after head and neck surgery are associated with significant morbidity and may even be fatal. Thus, a surgeon's knowledge of surgical complications is essential for successful outcome.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to manage complications after head and neck surgery. It consists of pearl and pitfalls of experienced surgeons, evidence-based information and full-coloured photographs for managing possible complications after head and neck surgery. With the illustrative figures, This book will be a practical reference for otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, professional clinical staff, and medical students.

1. Oral cancer surgery. - 2. Oropharyngeal cancer surgery. - 3. Surgery of parotid gland tumor. - 4. Surgery of parapharyngeal space. - 5. Surgery of submandibular/sublingual gland tumor. - 6. Transoral Laser or Robotic Surgery. - 7. Conventional Partial laryngectomy with/without pharyngectomy- 8. Total laryngectomy with/without pharyngectomy. - 9. Tracheostomy. - 10. Airway Surgery for Airway Stenosis or foreign body. - 11. Neck dissection: neurologic complications. - 12. Neck dissection: Others. - 13. Thyroid surgery: neurologic complications. - 14. Thyroid surgery: Others. - 15. Endoscopic/robotic surgery associated complications. - 16. Flap Monitoring and management of failing free flap. - 17. Vascular Issues During Flap Reconstruction. - 18. Miscellaneous issues. - 19. Postoperative Carotid blow out. - 20. Radiation induced osteoradionecrosis.