Indication for neck dissection in carcinoma of the parotid gland. Our experience on 39 cases.

In cases of parotid carcinoma, the percentage of cervical metastases, at the time of first observation is 18\%. Consequently, the evaluation of the grade of lymphatic involvement is very important in order to plan a correct therapy. The authors underline the important role that neck dissection has in the treatment of these tumours. There are different points of view on neck dissection in cases of malignant parotid tumours. While there is no doubt with regard to indications on neck dissection in N + patients, the problem does exist for N-patients. The Authors have analyzed 39 patients with malignant parotid tumours observed at the Department of Maxillo-Facial Surgery of the "Federico II" University of Naples.