Cancers of the head and neck area usually start in the squamous cells on the mucosal surface (for example, inside the mouth, nose, and throat). Squamous cell carcinoma is also known as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Radical lymphadenectomy is often used to treat cancer with metastatic enlarged cervical lymph nodes. When a cervical lymphadenectomy is indicated, the patient should absolutely follow all instructions given by the doctor.

Cervical lymphadenectomy is a classic surgical treatment used in the treatment of head and neck cancers. So how is this method done, what are the contraindications and does the patient experience complications?