Neck incision for comprehensive neck dissection

Authors

  • S. Ganesan Fellow in Head and Neck Division, Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer center, Trivandrum, India
  • S. K. Saxena Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
  • E. M. Iype Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer center, Trivandrum, India

Keywords:

Neck incision, Neck dissection

Abstract

Over decades, a variety of incisions have been described for neck dissections. The current practice for neck dissection is to employ only a transverse incision along a suitable skin crease. We attempted a modification of Conley and Schobinger incisions avoiding a three point junction for two patients. We conclude that design of such a flap, if chosen to be done should be limited to the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid and not to extend beyond the middle two thirds of the sternocleidomastoid.

References

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Published

2013-09-29

How to Cite

Ganesan, S. ., K. Saxena, S., & M. Iype, E. . (2013). Neck incision for comprehensive neck dissection. Scientific Journal of Medical Science, 2(9), 201-203. Retrieved from http://sjournals.com/index.php/sjms/article/view/1311

Issue

Section

Short Communication