First written by Philip Stell and Arnold Maran in 1972, Stell & Maran's Textbook of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology has been revised in both content and approach over the years to reflect the enormous progress made in the area. Now in its fifth edition, the book remains a key textbook for trainees in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

Written with a strong multidisciplinary approach, the book has expanded considerably to include the expertise of international editors and contributing authors from a wide variety of backgrounds, including ENT, radiotherapy and plastic surgery, as well as maxillofacial surgery and multidisciplinary support.

Key features:


Thoroughly updated to include recent advances in molecular biology and diagnostic imaging

A greatly expanded section on reconstruction to reflect the importance of this area.

An improved balance of content to enhance the multidisciplinary approach.

An international team of editors and contributors from a variety of different specialties

Full colour photos and illustrations throughout.

As a first text for trainee head and neck and ENT surgeons, or as a reference source for practitioners in a variety of related fields, Stell & Maran's Textbook of Head
and Neck Surgery and Oncology remains the best illustrated and most up-to date volume in its field.



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Thoroughly updated to include recent advances in molecular biology and diagnostic imaging

A greatly expanded section on reconstruction to reflect the importance of this aspect
An improved balance of content to improve the multidisciplinary approach
Editors and contributors from a variety of different specialties and nationalities
Introduction of evidence-based medicine, highlighted clearly in the text
Better use of colour and re-drawn illustrations to improve the aesthetic appeal of the book
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