Journal Reviews

Perioperative management of the head and neck cancer patient

14 March 2019 | | Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck | Antibiotic prophylaxis, Anticoagulation, Head and neck cancer, Malnutrition, Perioperative recovery, Supplementation

The perioperative care of patients with head and neck cancer is complex and requires significant preoperative planning and patient education. The issues include analgesia, antibiotics, stoma and wound care, general and chest physiotherapy, thromboprophylaxis and nutrition. This article provides a...