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Introduction to Head and Neck Surgery

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Head and neck surgery encompasses a broad surgical procedure addressing the head and neck pathology, either benign diseases or malignant tumour. As head and neck is a critical region which houses several organs responsible for vital human functions such as breathing, eating, mastication, olfaction, hearing, and vision, surgery in this delicate area poses significant challenges especially to a junior surgeon. The main aim of the surgery is to conduct a safe procedure with minimal morbidities. Patients’ understanding of the procedures is also of great importance. The patients need full moral and psychological support from immediate family members during post operative period. Thus, a well-versed knowledge in details of head and neck anatomy and patients’ factors is prerequisite for optimal surgical outcomes. In addition, refined surgical skills and vast experiences of a practicing surgeon are necessary for a safe conduct of surgery, especially the head and neck oncology cases. Imperatively, exquisite surgical technique, availability of required instruments, adequate staffs, and a well-balanced multidisciplinary team are necessary for optimal management and surgical outcomes.

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  2. Department of Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

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  3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

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Mat Lazim, N. (2022). Introduction to Head and Neck Surgery. In: Mat Lazim, N., Mohd Ismail, Z.I., Abdullah, B. (eds) Head and Neck Surgery : Surgical Landmark and Dissection Guide. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3854-2_1

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