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Head and Neck Cancer

Abstract

The primary goal of head and neck oncologic surgery remains the clearance of malignant disease to prolong disease-free survival. Unfortunately, the success of this objective often results in significant head and neck disfigurement with dramatic impact on a patient’s non-oncologic outcomes. Poor aesthetic outcomes may induce marked distress to affected patients, decreasing psychosocial quality of life. In all surgical cases, the surgeon must have thorough and frank discussions with the patient and his/her family on expected defect(s), reconstructive options, and expected outcomes from these. With adequate preparation from counseling and preoperative planning standpoints, disfigurement can hopefully be minimized with optimal oncologic and psychosocial success.

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