Surgery for Cancer of the Larynx and Related Structures

Reviews of the Last Edition:
"A lucid text with excellent, understandable illustrations...A must for those interested in the details of laryngeal conservation surgery."
--Head & Neck Surgery
"The author's organization, content and attention of detail thrust this text into the category of a contemporary classic..."
--Annals of Surgery
Completely revised and updated, this classic combines beautifully illustrated surgical procedures for tumors of the larynx, hypopharynx and cervical esophagus with detailed discussions of the procedures' development, indications, complications, and results. Coverage is complemented by chapters on the history, surgical anatomy, and pathology of laryngeal cancer.Features the most current thinking on the origin and behavior of squamous cell carcinoma, supported by new photomicrographs.Adds new chapters on unusual malignant neoplasms of the larynx, stomal stenosis and recurrence (including techniques for prevention and treatment of tracheal stomal stenosis, and illustrations showing management of stomal recurrence with esophageal involvement), and prosthetic voice rehabilitation (both primary and secondary).
Updates and revises chapters on conservation surgery for glottic carcinoma, conservation surgery for supraglottic carcinoma, total laryngectomy, near-total laryngectomy, the hypopharynx, reconstruction of the cervical esophagus, neck dissection, and laser surgery of the larynx.Illustrates surgical techniques through superbly rendered line drawings from renowned artist Hugh Thomas and photographs.