Book Review: Head and Neck Cancer: Management and Reconstruction

Abstract

Head and Neck Cancer: Management and Reconstruction represents the 2nd edition of Eric Genden’s textbook on the subject, and is a combination of two prior prior texts: Reconstruction of the Head and Neck: A Defect-Oriented Approach and Head and Neck Cancer: An Evidence-Based Team Approach. He has collaborated with 46 different contributors from internationally renowned academic institutions to produce this contemporary and pragmatic reference. The chapters are organized anatomically, and are followed by a corresponding chapter on the principles of reconstruction and functional rehabilitation for that particular head and neck cancer site. This enables the reader to get full exposure to, and appreciation for, all the facets of head and neck cancer surgery. Many of the chapters conclude with corresponding case studies, and there is also available online, high-quality video content demonstrating surgical techniques for several of the topics. The structure of the book allows the text to be a comprehensive and concise review of head and neck cancer surgical techniques and reconstruction, thereby functioning as a single reference source for physicians and other providers involved in the care of these patients. The chapters contain essential and practical information, rather than functioning as an encyclopedic reference. This approach makes the book more attractive to physicians earlier in their career or those that are still in training. However, combined with the welldesigned figures and tables, the text allows the reader to efficiently and expeditiously get the vital information needed to manage complex head and neck cancer cases, and thoroughly understand and explore options for functional reconstruction of oncologic defects. Overall, this is an excellent reference source for those looking for a single textbook that contains complete and practical knowledge on the subject. 912420 AORXXX10.1177/0003489420912420Annals of Otology, Rhinology & LaryngologyBook Review book-review2020