Head and neck surgery with microvascular flap reconstruction
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36640
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Department.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1342
- Available Online
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This surgery is done to remove tumours or growths in the mouth and surrounding areas. These tumours may be cancerous. This surgery may include removing: part of the lower jaw bone and tongue, part of the floor (bottom) of the mouth, all of the lymph nodes and some of the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles on the side of the neck where the tumours are. Other topics include: what to expect before surgery, after surgery, possible complications, what to expect when going home, activity tips, and a…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Department
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Head - surgery
- Lymph Node Excision
- Neck - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Head--Surgery
- Lymph nodes--Cancer
- Neck--Surgery
- Abstract
- This surgery is done to remove tumours or growths in the mouth and surrounding areas. These tumours may be cancerous. This surgery may include removing: part of the lower jaw bone and tongue, part of the floor (bottom) of the mouth, all of the lymph nodes and some of the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles on the side of the neck where the tumours are. Other topics include: what to expect before surgery, after surgery, possible complications, what to expect when going home, activity tips, and a list of symptoms to be aware of.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology Department
- Pamphlet Number
- 1342
