Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology

Author: Zhang Zhiyuan
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Publishing Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Professor Zhang Zhiyuan is a disciple of the renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeon Academician Qiu Weiliu and has been engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial tumors for nearly 30 years. He has made significant contributions in areas such as "surgical treatment for late-stage oral and maxillofacial tumors," "diagnosis and treatment of hemangiomas and vascular malformations," and "basic research on tumors." This book is a meticulous summary and analysis of the extensive work conducted by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Second Medical University since the 1950s in both the basic and clinical aspects of oral and maxillofacial tumors. To some extent, it reflects the current level of diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial tumors in China. Written with the development trends of contemporary oncology, particularly head and neck oncology, in mind, this book is a carefully compiled professional reference. It features the following characteristics:
1. Comprehensive Content, Broad Scope: The book consists of 50 chapters and over 1 million words, with a focus on clinical aspects while integrating basic knowledge.
2. Innovative Selection, Keeping Pace with the Times: In addition to summarizing the authors' own experiences, the book introduces many modern oncological knowledge and achievements. These include dedicated chapters on diagnostic techniques such as cytological diagnosis, immunohistochemistry, immunological diagnosis, and molecular biological diagnosis; treatment-related topics such as the management of tumor involvement of the carotid arteries, pain management for tumor patients, psychological and rehabilitation treatments for tumor patients, as well as new functional and reconstructive surgeries.
3. Forward-Looking, Nurturing Talent: The book is contributed to by 33 authors, over 90% of whom are middle-aged and young; the average age of the main and deputy editors is less than 50. The book contains over 1 million words, 19 line drawings, and more than 460 black-and-white and color photographs. It serves as a reference for senior and intermediate clinical physicians in oral and maxillofacial surgery, head and neck oncology surgery, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, as well as researchers and graduate and internship students.