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MODIFIED RADICAL NECK DISSECTION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- modified neck dissection
1, record 1, English, modified%20neck%20dissection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- modified radical neck dissection 2, record 1, English, modified%20radical%20neck%20dissection
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A modified neck dissection involves the removal of the same lymph node groups as the radical neck dissection(levels I through V) but requires preservation of 1 or more of the 3 nonlymphatic structures : the spinal accessory nerve, the internal jugular vein, and the sternomastoid muscle. 2, record 1, English, - modified%20neck%20dissection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A radical neck dissection is the standard basic procedure for cervical lymphadenectomy, and all other procedures represent one or more modifications of this procedure. When modification of the radical neck dissection involves preservation of one or more nonlymphatic structures, the procedure is termed a modified radical neck dissection. 2, record 1, English, - modified%20neck%20dissection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A radical neck dissection removes the most tissue. It is done when the cancer has spread widely in the neck. A modified neck dissection removes less tissue, and a selective neck dissection even less. 3, record 1, English, - modified%20neck%20dissection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dissection modifiée du cou
1, record 1, French, dissection%20modifi%C3%A9e%20du%20cou
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'il y a un cancer de la glande thyroïde, le chirurgien doit rechercher une extension possible aux ganglions lymphatiques du cou. Si les ganglions lymphatiques sont atteints, une dissection modifiée du cou peut être nécessaire. Ceci produit peu de changement de la fonction et l'apparence du cou. 1, record 1, French, - dissection%20modifi%C3%A9e%20du%20cou
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-12-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- radical neck dissection
1, record 2, English, radical%20neck%20dissection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A surgical procedure involving the removal of a tumor from the neck with an additional margin of normal tissue of at least 2 cm together with the removal of the lymph nodes from the neck. 2, record 2, English, - radical%20neck%20dissection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A radical neck dissection removes the most tissue. It is done when the cancer has spread widely in the neck. A modified neck dissection removes less tissue, and a selective neck dissection even less. 3, record 2, English, - radical%20neck%20dissection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dissection radicale du cou
1, record 2, French, dissection%20radicale%20du%20cou
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dissection cervicale radicale 2, record 2, French, dissection%20cervicale%20radicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dissection de tous les nodules se trouvant dans le cou. 3, record 2, French, - dissection%20radicale%20du%20cou
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- disección radical del cuello
1, record 2, Spanish, disecci%C3%B3n%20radical%20del%20cuello
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tratamiento que consiste en la disección y extirpación de todos los ganglios linfáticos y tejidos extirpables bajo la piel del cuello. 1, record 2, Spanish, - disecci%C3%B3n%20radical%20del%20cuello
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este es un tratamiento para evitar la diseminación de tumores malignos de la cabeza y del cuello que aún son susceptibles de ser controlados. 1, record 2, Spanish, - disecci%C3%B3n%20radical%20del%20cuello
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-12-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- selective neck dissection
1, record 3, English, selective%20neck%20dissection
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of neck dissection in which certain lymph node groups in the neck are preserved while others are removed. 2, record 3, English, - selective%20neck%20dissection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A radical neck dissection removes the most tissue. It is done when the cancer has spread widely in the neck. A modified neck dissection removes less tissue, and a selective neck dissection even less. 3, record 3, English, - selective%20neck%20dissection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dissection sélective du cou
1, record 3, French, dissection%20s%C3%A9lective%20du%20cou
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Axiomes. À chaque T [lymphocyte T] correspond une dissémination lymphatique métastatique; la segmentation cervicale permet une dissection sélective; cette dissection sélective diminue la morbidité. 2, record 3, French, - dissection%20s%C3%A9lective%20du%20cou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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