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Early fracture of clavicle following neck dissection

Fracture of the clavicle as a late complication following radical neck dissection is rare, with an incidence of approximately 0.4-0.5 per cent. We report a case where fracture occurred early following a selective neck dissection.

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Published in:	Journal of laryngology and otology Vol. 114; no. 9; p. 714
Main Authors:	Halfpenny, W, Goodger, N
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-09-2000
Subjects:	Aged Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - diagnostic imaging Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery Clavicle - diagnostic imaging Clavicle - injuries Fractures, Spontaneous - diagnostic imaging Fractures, Spontaneous - etiology Humans Lymph Node Excision - adverse effects Male Neck Physical Therapy Modalities - adverse effects Radiography Spinal Nerves - injuries Tonsillar Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Tonsillar Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:	Fracture of the clavicle as a late complication following radical neck dissection is rare, with an incidence of approximately 0.4-0.5 per cent. We report a case where fracture occurred early following a selective neck dissection.
ISSN:	0022-2151
DOI:	10.1258/0022215001906589