Block dissections of the neck and endolymphatic sac

Block dissections of the neck is a surgical technique used to eliminate lymph nodes metastasis to treat cancer. Cancer cells migrate into the lymph nodes, which is best treated with a neck dissection surgery.

Metastasis stem from tumours that have originated in the upper aerodigestive tract that includes the tongue, nasopharynx, oral cavity, larynx and oropharynx, and also the posterior scalp. Neck dissection involves resection of the soft tissues and structures passing through the nodes. Typically, there are two types of block dissections of the neck – radical neck dissection and extended radical neck dissection.

Individuals suffering from vertigo should undergo endolymphatic sac surgery, which is a treatment for disabling vertigo mostly in Meniere disease. The condition is associated with an inner ear disorder that includes aural fullness, episodic vertigo and fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss.

Being non-invasive in nature, endolymphatic sac surgery cost depends on the device used for the conducting the surgery, the technique used, the complications involved and the type of healthcare setting where the surgery is being conducted. It should be noted that the condition is controllable but not curable.