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Preservation of the External Jugular Vein in Bilateral Radical Neck Dissections: Technique in Two Cases and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
da Rocha, Rodrigo Lima Bastos
Del Negro, André
Tincani, Alfio José
Del Negro, Maíra Soliani
Martins, Antonio Santos
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Context.
The possibility of cephalic venous hypertension with the resultant facial edema and elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure continues to challenge head and neck surgeons who perform bilateral radical neck dissections during simultaneous or staged procedures.
Case Report.
The staged procedure in patients who require bilateral neck dissections allows collateral venous drainage to develop, mainly through the internal and external vertebral plexuses, thereby minimizing the risks of deleterious consequences.
Nevertheless, this procedure has disadvantages, such as a delay in definitive therapy, the need for a second hospitalization and anesthesia, and the risk of cutting lymphatic vessels and spreading viable cancer cells.
In this paper, we discuss the rationale and feasibility of preserving the external jugular vein.
Considering the limited number of similar reports in the literature, two cases in which this procedure was accomplished are described.
The relevant anatomy and technique are reviewed and the patients’ outcomes are discussed.
Conclusion.
Preservation of the EJV during bilateral neck dissections is technically feasible, fast, and safe, with clinically and radiologically demonstrated patency.
American Psychological Association (APA)
da Rocha, Rodrigo Lima Bastos& Del Negro, André& Tincani, Alfio José& Del Negro, Maíra Soliani& Martins, Antonio Santos. 2015. Preservation of the External Jugular Vein in Bilateral Radical Neck Dissections: Technique in Two Cases and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058785
Modern Language Association (MLA)
da Rocha, Rodrigo Lima Bastos…[et al.]. Preservation of the External Jugular Vein in Bilateral Radical Neck Dissections: Technique in Two Cases and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058785
American Medical Association (AMA)
da Rocha, Rodrigo Lima Bastos& Del Negro, André& Tincani, Alfio José& Del Negro, Maíra Soliani& Martins, Antonio Santos. Preservation of the External Jugular Vein in Bilateral Radical Neck Dissections: Technique in Two Cases and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058785
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058785