RT Journal
A1 Cantrell RW
T1 AN atlas of head and neck surgery
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 1989
FD December 15
VO 262
IS 23
SP 3352
OP 3353
DO 10.1001/jama.1989.03430230141044
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1989.03430230141044
AB The anatomy of the head and neck is the most complex in the body, encompassing all sense organs and a multiplicity of histological tissues. Wise surgeons contemplating surgery in this area approach it with respect. Added to the technical difficulties associated with the anatomy are cosmetic considerations. Unlike the rest of the body where surgical deformities are covered by clothes, the results of surgery on the head and neck are exposed for all to see.Owing to these considerations, a subspecialty of head and neck surgery began to develop nearly 50 years ago. Such surgeons as Conley, Jessee, Lewis, Martin, and Sisson contributed to the development of this field, and among head and neck surgeons, John M. Lore, Jr, occupies a special role. In addition to his clinical and academic contributions is this book, now in its third edition. It may be a bit costly at $135, but when considering