This Second Edition of the well-received Principles and Practice of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology has been thoroughly updated by a key team of internationally recognized experts in otolaryngology and oncology.

This revised guide includes recent developments and research in the field to keep physicians informed. It has also been reorganized by anatomical location for easy reference and speedy diagnosis.

Featuring superior quality illustrations, the Second Edition includes:

• a new chapter on genetics and future advances
• a new chapter devoted to the functional restoration of speech
• imaging modalities for head and neck cancer
• principles of head and neck radiotherapy

Providing a useful source of knowledge and reference, this text is a valuable guide not only for trainee head and neck surgeons and oncologists, for all established specialists entrusted with the care of patients with head and neck cancer.