INDICATION FOR NECK DISSECTION IN CARCINOMA OF THE PAROTID-GLAND - OUR EXPERIENCE ON 39 CASES

In cases of parotid carcinoma, the percentage of cervical metastases, at the time of first observation is 18%. Consequently, the evaluation of the grade of lymphatic involvement is very important in order to pl an a correct therapy. The authors underline the important role that ne ck dissection has in the treatment of these tumours. There are differe nt points of view on neck dissection in cases of malignant parotid tum ours. While there is no doubt with regard to indications on neck disse ction in N + patients, the problem does exist for N-patients. The Auth ors have analyzed 39 patients with malignant parotid tumours observed at the Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery of the ''Federico II'' Uni versity of Naples.