L. Califano et al., INDICATION FOR NECK DISSECTION IN CARCINOMA OF THE PAROTID-GLAND - OUR EXPERIENCE ON 39 CASES, International surgery, 78(4), 1993, pp. 347-349
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.