title: Radical neck dissection.
abstract: This article discusses how the spread of tumor occurs and reviews surgical treatment, including classic and functional radical neck dissection, as well as complications.
mesh_terms: D005145:Face; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000453:epidemiology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology