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Head and neck malignancies may occur in all age groups. Sarcomas and lymphomas are more likely in children. Squamous cell carcinomas are most frequently seen after the age of 40. The overall frequency of head and neck malignancy is rising. The increased incidence of smoking has contributed to the rise in oral and laryngeal carcinoma. Head and neck tumors can be seen or palpated by examination of the head and neck area. Metastases to the neck lymph nodes are common, and treatment of the neck is very important. The development of new reconstructive techniques has facilitated more aggressive surgical procedures. They can be used to resurface large skin or mucosal defects as well as to provide coverage for major vascular structures. Besides local and pedicled myocutaneous flaps, free flaps help the surgeon overcome difficulties such as limited arc of rotation, tension at the edges, bulky skin paddles, and donor site morbidity.
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Önerci, T.M. (2009). Neck Malignancies. In: Diagnosis in Otorhinolaryngology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-00499-5_38
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