Use of double transverse incision in radical block dissection of the neck (Afrikaans)

Date
1975
Authors
Van Zyl J.A.
Bouwer E.L.
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Abstract
The use of an incision for block dissection of the glands of the neck, using 2 horizontal limbs, is described. In 73 consecutive neck dissections, 27 of which had previous radiotherapy, no single case of flap necrosis with carotid exposure was encountered.
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cancer surgery, cancer therapy, head and neck cancer, major clinical study, methodology, neck dissection, neurosis, radiotherapy, therapy, article, head and neck tumor, human, English Abstract, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Human, Neck Dissection
Citation
South African Journal of Surgery
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