Functional neck dissection: An evaluation and review of 843 cases

摘要: After briefly reviewing the principles, indications, and merits of functional neck dissection, results 1200 dissections performed on 843 patients in period 1961-1979 are presented. They compare very favorably with those reported for classic (radical) dissection by other leading authors; however, a retrospective analysis data derived from material different origin is hardly possible has disputable value. Therefore, we decided to our (FND) (CND) same surgical team at clinic 1948-1960. The clinical was largely both cases, were collected analyzed using criteria. In series, divided into elective curative. It could be demonstrated that number recurrences observed dissected necks FND CND curative dissections, while it considerably lower dissections. This course does not prove improved radicality FND, but only proves systematic bilateral No cases affords cancerological safety. This radical approach regional lymph nodes made routinely which avoids problems unnecessary mutilation. The figures produced speak favor wider adoption especially expanding indications treatment cancer head neck. Elective practically harmless this newer technique averts dreadful appearance late metastases cases.