Mandibular and Medial Retropharyngeal Lymph Node Excision
Abstract
The primary indication for removal of a mandibular or medial retropharyngeal lymph node is for cancer staging, particularly for tumors of the oral cavity. The mandibular lymph nodes lie caudal to the angle of mandible, caudoventral to the masseter muscle, and craniolateral to the basihyoid bone. The medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes lie caudomedial and dorsal to the mandibular salivary glands and in close contact with the carotid arteries. Lymph nodes are bluntly dissected free of soft tissue attachments, and their vascular supply is sealed with ligation of cautery.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Veterinary Oncology Research
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Wiley eBooks
- Pages
- 508–513
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter