PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Afnan F. Alfouzan
TI  - Review of surgical resection and reconstruction in head and neck cancer
AID  - 10.15537/smj.2018.10.22887
DP  - 2018 Oct 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 971--980
VI  - 39
IP  - 10
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/39/10/971.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/39/10/971.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2018 Oct 01; 39
AB  - This review summarizes the development of head and neck cancer resection and reconstruction. The developments in the treatment of cancer patients are reflected in their surgical outcomes, in addition to functional and aesthetic improvements. New technologies, such as surgical simulation and planning, minimally invasive surgery, and microsurgery have been added to the field to improve surgical resection of the tumor and reconstruction. The field is still growing to optimize the management of head and neck cancer.