Management of Melanoma of the Head and Neck, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, E-Book

Book excerpt: In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Al Haitham Al Shetawi brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Management of Melanoma in the Head and Neck. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as reconstruction of melanoma defects, management of mucosal melanoma, adjuvant therapies in melanoma, future treatments in melanoma, and more. Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including classification and staging of melanoma, management of the regional lymph nodes, imaging and laboratory work-up for melanoma, principles of melanoma surgery, and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on melanoma management in the head and neck, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.