This revised and expanded second edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of topics relating to head and neck and endocrine surgery, including: maxillofacial injuries, surgery of the scalp, surgery of the salivary glands, jaw tumors, surgery of the oral cavity (lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, and palate), swellings and ulcers of the face, inflammation in the neck, cervical lymphadenopathy, midline and lateral neck swellings, tumors of the pharynx, and endocrine surgery (thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, suprarenal glands, and neuroendocrine tumors).
This second edition also includes additional and detailed chapters on thyroidectomy procedures, thyroid and parathyroid endocrine emergencies, thyroid and parathyroid disease during pregnancy, and thyroid and parathyroid transplantation. The coverage extends beyond surgical indications and procedures to encompass aspects such as anatomy, clinical presentation, and imaging diagnosis. With its clear structure, the book facilitates quick reference and will serve as a valuable tool for practitioners, as well as for upper-level graduate students.