Target Volume Determination 2015

American Head Neck Society Neck Dissection Classification (2008)

Type

Description

Comprehensive Removal of lymph nodes from levels I-V, the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the spinal accessory nerve, and the internal jugular vein Modified radical As radical with preservation of at least 1 non- lymphatic structure Extended Removal of additional lymph node levels and/or non-lymphatic structures (e.g., muscle, blood vessel, nerves) Radical

Selective

Preservation of 1 or more lymph node levels

Robbins et al. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2008;134: 536–538.