Head and Neck Surgery
From throat cancer and cysts of the neck to thyroid disease and lymph node enlargements, Palm Beach Health Network’s otolaryngology practitioners and maxillofacial surgeons treat patients with any medical issues of the head and neck, excluding the spine and spinal cord.
Experts from various disciplines collaborate, employing an interdisciplinary approach to deliver high-level of care to patients with different types and stages of head and neck cancer.
Head and Neck Cancer
What are cancers of the head and neck?
Head and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells that line the mucosal surfaces of the head and neck (for example, those inside the mouth, throat, and voice box). These cancers are referred to as squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. Head and neck cancers can also begin in the salivary glands, sinuses, or muscles or nerves in the head and neck, but these types of cancer are much less common than squamous cell carcinomas.
Cancers of the head and neck can form in the:
- Oral cavity
- Throat (pharynx)
- Voice box (larynx)
- Paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity
- Salivary glands
Microvascular Reconstruction
Palm Beach Health Network also offers microvascular head and neck reconstruction, a technique for rebuilding the face and neck using blood vessels, bone and tissue, including muscle and skin from other parts of the body. The technique is one of the most advanced surgical options available for rehabilitating surgical defects that are caused by the removal of head and neck tumors.
Related Services
Comprehensive Reconstruction of the Jaw
Comprehensive Reconstruction of the Jaw (CRJ) is a same-day complete rehabilitation of jaw defects. The cornerstone of this innovative procedure lies in its comprehensive nature. Rather than subjecting patients to multiple surgeries and prolonged recovery periods, the CRJ Program condenses the entire reconstruction process into a single, meticulously orchestrated operation, expediting their path to recovery and enhancing overall well-being.
This innovative procedure is available at Good Samaritan Medical Center. To connect with a patient navigator, call 844-586-1514.
Inspire Therapy Outpatient Procedure for Sleep Apnea
At Good Samaritan Medical Center patients have access to Inspire Therapy, an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
OSA affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack, and even death. It occurs when the airway collapses during sleep and blocks the flow of oxygen to the brain. The brain senses a lack of oxygen and wakes the body up just long enough to take a breath, then falls back asleep. This cycle repeats throughout the night and causes poor, disruptive sleep.
Inspire works inside the body with a patient’s natural breathing process to treat sleep apnea. Mild stimulation opens the airway during sleep, allowing oxygen to flow naturally. The patient uses a small handheld remote to turn Inspire on before bed and off when they wake up.
The safety and efficacy of Inspire was evaluated during the STAR clinical trial. Five-year STAR trial outcomes show patients using Inspire experience significant reductions in sleep apnea events and significant improvements in quality-of-life measures. There have been over 150 peer-reviewed publications on Inspire. These publications show results consistent with those seen in the STAR trial.
To see if Inspire Therapy is right for you, please call 561-650-6373.
