title: Radical neck dissection.
abstract: Radical neck dissection was described in 1906, and the following half century saw it being increasingly accepted without any significant change. More recently a number of differing concepts have arisen. While the value of the original radical operation is established, the more recent modifications are not yet substantiated by proper trials.
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000379:methods*