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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300095003321

Titolo

Lip Cancer : Treatment and Reconstruction / / edited by Antonia Kolokythas

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

3-642-38180-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (165 p.)

Disciplina

616.994317

Soggetti

Oral surgery

Maxillofacial surgery

Oncology  

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oncology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

General Considerations -- Anatomic Considerations -- Premalignant Conditions of the Lip -- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip -- Squamous Cell Carcinoma-Surgical Management -- Squamous Cell Carcinoma-Radiation Therapy -- Squamous Cell Carcinoma-Chemotherapy -- Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Defects of the Lip -- Reconstruction Considerations Based on Size of Defect -- Reconstruction of Complex Defects -- Vascularized Flap Reconstruction -- Complications Associated with Treatment of Lip Cancer -- Complications Associated with Reconstruction of Lip Defects -- Complications Associated with Radiotherapy.

Sommario/riassunto

The lip is the most common site of malignancy in the head and neck region. Although high cure rates can be achieved by early treatment, a significant percentage of lip cancers demonstrate aggressive behaviour, posing management difficulties. Given the aesthetic and functional significance of the lip, reconstruction post surgery is also extremely important, yet this, too, can be challenging.    This textbook is intended as a comprehensive reference that will provide easy-to-follow and well-organized guidance on the management of lip cancer, from



diagnosis to treatment and reconstruction. After discussion of anatomy and premalignant conditions, detailed attention is paid to squamous cell carcinoma of the lip. Surgical management is explained, and the roles of radiation therapy and chemotherapy, discussed. Reconstruction techniques following ablative surgery are then described in depth, with reference to defect size and complexity. In addition, the potential complications of treatment and reconstruction are presented, with advice on their management. The closing chapter considers other malignant lesions of the lip.   The informative text is complemented by high-quality illustrations and clinical and radiographic material. The contributors all have extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the topics they address.