Lip Cancer

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. Lip Cancer: General Considerations

   • Michael Han, Jasjit Dillon

   Pages 1-3

3. Anatomic Considerations of the Lips

   • Thomas Schlieve, Antonia Kolokythas

   Pages 5-9

4. Premalignant Conditions of the Lip Actinic Cheilitis

   • Darren P. Cox

   Pages 11-16

5. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip

   • Andrew Salama

   Pages 17-23

6. Surgical Management of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip

   • Robert A. Ord

   Pages 25-36

7. Radiotherapy for Cancers of the Lip

   • Michael T. Spiotto

   Pages 37-50

8. Chemotherapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip

   • Lucy F. Chen, Gowri Ramadas

   Pages 51-57

9. Reconstruction Considerations Based on Size of Defect

   • David E. Urbanek, Jonathan S. Bailey

   Pages 59-78

10. Reconstruction of Complex Lip Defects

    • Beomjune Kim, D. David Kim

    Pages 79-113

11. Microvascular Lip Reconstruction

    • Carlos A. Ramirez, Rui Fernandes

    Pages 115-126

12. Complications Associated with Treatment of Lip Cancer

    • Shawn McClure, Jesse Jakubowski

    Pages 127-135

13. Complications Associated with Reconstruction of Lip Defects

    • Mohammed Qaisi, Joshua E. Lubek

    Pages 137-145

14. Complications Associated with Radiotherapy

    • Abhishek A. Solanki, Andrew H. Howard

    Pages 147-152

15. Non-epidermoid Malignancies of the Lips

    • Antonia Kolokythas

    Pages 153-160

16. Back Matter

    Pages 161-163

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This textbook is intended as a comprehensive reference that will provide easy-to-follow and well-organized guidance on the management of lip cancer, from diagnosis to treatment and reconstruction. After discussion of anatomy and premalignant conditions, detailed attention is paid to squamous cell carcinoma of the lip. Surgical management is explained, and the roles of radiation therapy and chemotherapy, discussed. Reconstruction techniques following ablative surgery are then described in depth, with reference to defect size and complexity. In addition, the potential complications of treatment and reconstruction are presented, with advice on their management. The closing chapter considers other malignant lesions of the lip. The informative text is complemented by high-quality illustrations and clinical and radiographic material. The contributors all have extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the topics they address.​  

• Complications Management
• Diagnosis and Treatment
• Lip Post Ablative Surgery
• Reconstruction
• Step-by-step Approach

From the reviews:

“This is a concise, organized, easy-to-follow book on the treatment of lip cancer. … It is intended for residents in training as well as clinicians practicing the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. … The book is an excellent addition to the library of anyone training, prepping for boards, or currently practicing in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This book is comprehensive, concise, and easy to follow.” (Joseph S. Doctora, Doody’s Book Reviews, March, 2014)

• University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Chicago, USA

  Antonia Kolokythas

Dr. Antonia Kolokythas is Assistant Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Kolokythas completed a fellowship in oral and maxillofacial surgical oncology and her clinical practice focuses on oral cancer patients, examining and identifying tumor characteristics associated with advanced stage disease and treatment failures. Dr. Kolokythas is the director of a comprehensive review course in oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as a mock board examination offered by her department. She is the co-author of the Management of Complications in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a comprehensive textbook to be published in 2012 that covers all potential complications of procedures performed in oral and maxillofacial surgery and their management. She is also the author of a number of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.

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