Why study at TECH?

You have before you the best opportunity in the academic market to become an expert in Head and Neck Oncology from wherever you want and with a fully customized schedule” 

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Oncological pathologies affecting the maxillofacial region, both benign and malignant, pose a real challenge for many specialists every year, since the complexity of the area, linked to the postoperative lesions they can cause are very dangerous. Among these, head and neck cancer stands out, which, due to its statistics, has become a significant public health problem. That is why the specialists in this area must be constantly updating their knowledge, in order to be able to offer optimal diagnosis, treatment and intervention strategies in each case, from drugs to reconstructive surgery or surgery.

This Postgraduate diploma in Oncology of the Head and Neck brings together, precisely, and in a dynamic and novel way, all of the previously mentioned issues, but based on the most rigorous current situation: that of the consultation of hundreds of specialists who work with this type of situation every day.

All this, in a very convenient 100% online format that will allow you to access the program whenever you want and from any device with an internet connection. A program with a schedule adapted to your work and personal life that will also give you the opportunity to download the syllabus and consult it whenever you need it. And if that's not enough, there will also be hours of additional material in different formats: detailed videos, dynamic summaries, research articles, supplementary readings and much more. All so that you can get the most out of this academic experience in the shortest possible time.

A very good option to delve into the different types of non-odontogenic infections and their most effective treatments with this Postgraduate diploma” 

This Postgraduate diploma in Head and Neck Oncology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

  • The examination of case studies presented by experts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

In less than 6 months you will have updated your knowledge related to the TNM classification and staged treatments of the different pathologies of the tongue” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Get up-to-date on prognostic factors and survival of patients with oral cavity cancer will give you a more critical view on the current situation"

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Maxillary cysts, odontogenic tumors, osteopathies, etc. With this Postgraduate Diploma you will deepen in the physiopathology of each one of them"

Syllabus

Both the structure and content of this Postgraduate diploma in Head and Neck Oncology have been developed based on three fundamental criteria. First of all, the immediate current events in the field of Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as the professional recommendations of the teaching team, practicing medical specialists who have first-hand knowledge of the area and the day-to-day practice, and finally, the most up-to-date pedagogical methodology. All this makes this program's syllabus the best, or, in other words: a unique opportunity to update your knowledge with total guarantee. 

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You will have access to an updated catalog of general considerations related to surgical interventions and local flaps, so that you can consult it whenever you need it” 

Module 1. Benign and Premalignant Head - Neck Pathology

1.1. Cerviofacial Anatomy

1.1.1. Embryological Development of the Head and Neck
1.1.2. Specific Anatomy
1.1.3. Arterial and Venous Vascularization
1.1.4. Innervation

1.2. Head and Neck Infections

1.2.1. Odontogenic Infections
1.2.2. Non Odontogenic Infections

1.2.2.1. Bacterial
1.2.2.2. Chronic Granulomatous Pathology
1.2.2.3. Invasive Fungal Infections
1.2.2.4. Viral

1.3. Maxillary Cysts

1.3.1. Development, Clinic and Exploration
1.3.2. Classification
1.3.3. Mesenchymal Odontogenic Tumors
1.3.4. Mixed Odontogenic Tumors

1.4. Odontogenic Tumours

1.4.1. Classification
1.4.2. Odontogenic Development Cysts
1.4.3. Non-Odontogenic Development Cysts
1.4.4. Odontogenic Inflammatory Cysts
1.4.5. Pseudocysts

1.5. Other Bone Tumors

1.5.1. Osteogenic Lesions
1.5.2. Endocrinometabolic Alterations
1.5.3. Hyperostosis
1.5.4. Osteogenic Lesions

1.6. Benign Oral Pathology

1.6.1. Traumatic or Iatrogenic Injuries
1.6.2. Lingual Pathology
1.6.3. Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis, Blistering Diseases and Conectivopathies with Oral Involvement

1.7. Benign Salivary Gland Pathology

1.7.1. Salivary Gland Anatomy
1.7.2. Obstructive Disorders
1.7.3. Sialodenitis
1.7.4. Benign Tumors

1.8. Benign Cervical Pathology

1.8.1. Congenital Cysts and Fistulas
1.8.2. Primitive Cervical Tumors
1.8.3. Lymphoepithelial Cysts

1.9. Benign Oral Tumors

1.9.1. Benign tumors and Pseudotumors of the Floor of the Mouth
1.9.2. Benign Tumors of the Palate, Gingiva and Jugal Mucosa

1.10. Premalignant Oral Lesions

1.10.1. Precancerous Lesions
1.10.2. Classification
1.10.3. Clinic, Etiopathogenesis, Histology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Each of Them

Module 2. Head and Neck Tumors

2.1. Oral Cavity Cancer

2.1.1. Epidemiology
2.1.2. Etiology
2.1.3. Prognostic Factors and Survival
2.1.4. Monitoring
2.1.5. Quality of Life

2.2. Lip Pathology

2.2.1. Incidence and Epidemiology
2.2.2. Etiology
2.2.3. Clinical Symptoms
2.2.4. Diagnosis
2.2.5. TNM Classification and Treatment by Stage

2.3. Tongue Pathology

2.3.1. Incidence and Epidemiology
2.3.2. Etiology
2.3.3. Clinical Symptoms
2.3.4. Diagnosis
2.3.5. TNM Classification and Treatment by Stage

2.4. Floor of Mouth Pathology

2.4.1. Incidence and Epidemiology
2.4.2. Etiology
2.4.3. Clinical Symptoms
2.4.4. Diagnosis
2.4.5. TNM Classification and Treatment by Stage

2.5. Palate, Jugal Mucosa, Gingiva and Retromolar Trigone Pathology

2.5.1. Incidence and Epidemiology
2.5.2. Etiology
2.5.3. Clinical Symptoms
2.5.4. Diagnosis
2.5.5. TNM Classification and Treatment by Stage

2.6. Cervical Pathology

2.6.1. Cervical Anatomy and Classification by Levels
2.6.2. Lymphomas
2.6.3. Cervical Staging
2.6.4. Sentinel lymph node
2.6.5. Cervical Evacuation: Types and Surgical Technique

2.7. Cervicofacial Skin Pathology

2.7.1. Non-Melanoma Tumors
2.7.2. Melanoma
2.7.3. Glandular Tumors

2.8. Salivary Gland Pathologies

2.8.1. Classification
2.8.2. Clinic, Diagnosis and Treatment

2.9. Pathology of the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base

2.9.1. Surgical Anatomy of the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base
2.9.2. Surgical Approaches to the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base
2.9.3. Most Common Malignant Tumors of the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base
2.9.4. Reconstructive Techniques

2.10. Orbital tumors

2.10.1. Orbit Surgical Anatomy
2.10.2. Surgical Approaches to the Orbit
2.10.3. Most Frequent Malignant Tumors of the Orbit
2.10.4. Reconstructive Techniques

Module 3. Head and Neck Reconstruction

3.1. Free Grafts

3.1.1. Types of free grafts: indications and techniques

3.1.1.1. Skin Graft
3.1.1.2. Mucosal Graft
3.1.1.3. Fascial Graft
3.1.1.4. Dermal Fat Grafting and Free Fat Grafting
3.1.1.5. Vascular Graft
3.1.1.6. Nerve Graft
3.1.1.7. Cartilaginous Graft
3.1.1.8. Bone Graft

3.2. Local Flaps

3.2.1. General Considerations

3.2.1.1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Local Flaps
3.2.1.2. Types of Local Flaps according to their Vascularization
3.2.1.3. Local Flap Classification by Technique and by Specific Type
3.2.1.4. Advancement, Rotation, Transposition, Island
3.2.1.5. Rhomboid or Limberg flap, Double Rhomboid Flap, Triple Rhomboid Flap, Dufourmentel, Bilobed, Semilunar
3.2.1.6. Local Flap Complications

3.2.2. Reconstruction of Specific Regions with Local Flaps

3.2.2.1. Forehead Reconstruction
3.2.2.2. Nasal reconstruction
3.2.2.3. Cheek Reconstruction
3.2.2.4. Ear Reconstruction
3.2.2.5. Eyelid and Canthal Region Reconstruction
3.2.2.6. Lip Reconstruction

3.3. Regional Flaps

3.3.1. Muscular, Myocutaneous and Osteomyocutaneous Pedicles

3.3.1.1. Masseter Muscle Flap
3.3.1.2. Platysma Muscle Flap
3.3.1.3. Temporal Muscle Flap
3.3.1.4. Infrahyoid Muscle Flap
3.3.1.5. Sternocleidomastoid Osteomyocutaneous Flap
3.3.1.6. Serratus Anterior Muscle Flap
3.3.1.7. Latissimus Dorsi Flap
3.3.1.8. Pectoralis Major Muscle Flap
3.3.1.9. Trapezius Muscle Flap

3.3.2. Facial

3.3.2.1. Temporoparietal Fascia Flap

3.3.3. Mucous

3.3.3.1. Palate
3.3.3.2. Buccinator Muscle

3.3.4. Adipose

3.3.4.1. Bichat Ball Flap

3.4. Microsurgical Flaps I

3.4.1. Classification and Selection of Flaps

3.4.1.1. Classification
3.4.1.2. Fascial-Fasciocutaneous Flaps
3.4.1.3. Radially
3.4.1.4. Cubital
3.4.1.5. Lateral Arm
3.4.1.6. DIEAP Medial Sural
3.4.1.7. Lateral Thigh
3.4.1.8. Anterolateral Thigh ALT
3.4.1.9. Dorsum of the Foot
3.4.1.10. Muscular-Musculocutaneous flaps
3.4.1.11. Rectus Abdominis
3.4.1.12. Gracilis
3.4.1.13. Broad Back
3.4.1.14. Visceral Flaps
3.4.1.15. Gastro Omental
3.4.1.16. Osteomyocutaneous Flaps (Composite)
3.4.1.17. Iliac Crest
3.4.1.18. Fibula
3.4.1.19. Scapula
3.4.1.20. First Metatarsal

3.4.2. Choice

3.4.2.1. Donating Area
3.4.2.2. Receiving Area

3.5. Microsurgical Flaps II

3.5.1. Primary vs. Reconstruction Secondary

3.5.1.1. Advantages of Primary or Immediate Reconstruction
3.5.1.2. Inconveniences of Primary or Immediate Reconstruction
3.5.1.3. Advantages of Deferred or Secondary Reconstruction
3.5.1.4. Inconveniences of Deferred or Secondary Reconstructio

3.5.2. Microsurgical Techniques

3.5.2.1. General Patient Situation
3.5.2.2. Technical Aspects of Microsurgery 

3.5.3. Vascular Anastomoses

3.5.3.1. Receiving Arteries
3.5.3.2. Receiving Veins
3.5.3.3. Anastomosis Technique

3.5.4. Anastomosis Nervios

3.5.4.1. Histology and Pathophysiology
3.5.4.2. Surgical Technique

3.5.5. Complications

3.5.5.1. Thrombotic Complications
3.5.5.2. Medical Complications
3.5.5.3. Donor Site Complications

3.6. Postoperative Patient Management

3.6.1. Microsurgical Patient Medication

3.7. 3D Planning for Microsurgical Reconstructions

3.7.1. 3D Printing and Virtual Surgery in Maxillofacial Reconstruction after Oncological Surgery
3.7.2. Complex Craniofacial Reconstructions I
3.7.3. Objectives of Complex Maxillofacial Reconstructions
3.7.4. Determinants of Complex Reconstructions

3.7.4.1. General Factors
3.7.4.2. Vascular Factors
3.7.4.3. Receiving Bed Factors

3.7.5. Special considerations

3.7.5.1. Cranial Vault Reconstruction
3.7.5.2. Skull Base
3.7.5.3. Scalp
3.7.5.4. Orbit
3.7.5.5. Malar and Maxillary
3.7.5.6. Nose
3.7.5.7. Intraoral Soft Tissue and Lips
3.7.5.8. Jaw
3.7.5.9. Eyelids
3.7.5.10. Cranial Calotte Reconstruction

3.8. Complex Craniofacial Reconstructions II

3.8.1. Combined, Prefabricated, Prelaminated Flaps

3.8.1.1. Classification
3.8.1.2. Combined Flaps
3.8.1.3. Prefabricated Flaps
3.8.1.4. Prelaminated Flaps

3.9. Tissue Engineering

3.9.1. Mandibular Reconstruction

3.9.1.1. Prior Studies
3.9.1.2. First Intervention
3.9.1.3. Latency Period
3.9.1.4. Second Intervention
3.9.1.5. Postoperative Controls

3.9.2. Upper Jaw Reconstruction

3.10. Facial Transplant

3.10.1. Immunophysiological Factors
3.10.2. Candidate Selection 

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Postgraduate Diploma in Head and Neck Oncology

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of head and neck oncology with TECH Global University's Postgraduate Diploma in Head and Neck Oncology. Our online classroom program gives you the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to become an expert in this crucial field of medicine. At TECH Global University, we understand the importance of flexibility and convenience in your learning process. That's why our course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to access classes from anywhere and at any time. You won't have to worry about commuting or fixed schedules, as you can adapt your study to your personal and professional needs and responsibilities.

The best online university is TECH

The Postgraduate Diploma in Head and Neck Oncology provides you with a comprehensive and up-to-date education in the key aspects of this medical specialty. Through our rigorous curriculum and with the guidance of experts in the field, you will explore topics such as early diagnosis of head and neck tumors, state-of-the-art therapies, advances in oncologic surgery and comprehensive care of the oncology patient. One of the greatest benefits of our program is our online classes, which give you the flexibility to learn from the comfort of your home or office. You will be able to access study materials, participate in discussions and receive high-quality academic guidance, all through our state-of-the-art virtual platform. Boost your career in the field of head and neck oncology with TECH Global University's Postgraduate Diploma in Head and Neck Oncology. Enroll today and start shaping a promising future in the fight against cancer!