Radical Neck Dissection

Synopsis

Radical neck dissection is frequently indicated in the treatment of metastatic disease to cervical lymph nodes. In this programme the patient had a small primary carcinoma in the floor of the mouth which was totally eradicated by radiotherapy. However a large metastatic lymph node in the neck remained. In view of the patient’s age a radical dissection was performed rather than a full ‘Commando’. Possible incisions and their relative advantages are discussed. A methodical and reproducible approach to the operation is described and shown. All the anatomy to be identified and preserved is clearly demonstrated. Areas of the dissection where complications can occur are described and guidance given on avoiding the problems such complications can cause.

Series

Royal Society of Medicine Video Library of Surgery and Medicine, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1984

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Postgraduate trainees.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

neck; surgery

Credits

Contributor

J Meirion Thomas

Sponsor

Name

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Distributor

Name

Macmillan Medical Video Productions

Notes

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