14 Choanal Atresia and Anterior Nasal StenosisJ. Paul Willging Choanal atresia is an incomplete opening between the posterior nasal cavity and the nasopharynx. This condition may be unilateral or bilateral….
29 Salivary Gland SurgeryCharles M. Myer III Salivary gland excision may be required to remove a gland damaged by chronic infection or with a mass that may be a tumor….
10 Intranasal Trauma and EpistaxisLisa M. Elden The majority of children who present to the clinician with epistaxis can be treated medically with ointments and saline. This chapter demonstrates surgical…
17 Velopharyngeal InsufficiencyJ. Paul Willging Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) refers to the abnormal sound resulting from the inability to separate the nasopharynx from the oropharynx during speech. It may be caused…
28 Salivary Duct Surgery and Sialorrhea SurgeryCharles M. Myer III Chronic sialorrhea is a significant social problem that makes it difficult for children to participate in group activities (e.g., play…
12 Nasal DeformityKen Kazahaya Children frequently sustain nasal trauma from falls or sports. Nasal trauma may cause a deviated septum or displaced nasal bones. 12-1 Conservative Septoplasty Introduction Septoplasty should…
21 Tumors of the Oral Cavity and JawSally R. Shott Tumors of the jaw may impinge on the oral cavity and alter oral function as well as affect facial appearance….
31 LaryngoscopySteven E. Sobol Laryngoscopy is a key skill that should be mastered by all otolaryngologists. As a diagnostic tool, laryngoscopy can be performed in the office with use of…
