Otology and Neurotology
FIGURE 2.1 Lateral view of left temporal bone surface shows squamous, tympanic, and mastoid portions. (From Francis HW, Niparko JK. Temporal Bone Dissection Guide. New York, NY: Thieme; 2011 and Flint PW,…
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
FIGURE 3.1 Facial Fifths. (From Flint PW, Haughey BH, Lund VJ, et al. Cummings Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2015, fig. 19-7.) FIGURE 3.2 Facial Thirds. (From Flint PW,…
Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
FIGURE 4.1 Left ostiomeatal complex (enclosed by blue line) is bound laterally by the medial orbital wall or lamina papyracea (LP) and medially by the MT. (A) Coronal CT section outlining…
Preparing for Clinical Rounds and Board Examinations
!DOCTYPE html> 1 Preparing for Clinical Rounds and Board Examinations Introduction Most residents who completed a general surgical internship will remember the “five W’s” that can cause post-operative fever, including…
Disorders of the External Ear
Applied Clinical Anatomy and Development The external ear includes the auricle and auditory canal ( ▶ Fig. 6.1 a). The anterior and posterior surfaces of the auricle are characterized by…
Congenital Disorders of the Larynx, Trachea, and Bronchi
The larynx is a complex, funnel-shaped organ ( ▶ Fig. 21.1). It comprises a cartilaginous framework that supports membranes and fascial layers to allow the attachment of a number of…
Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies
Foreign Bodies Children are notoriously curious and enjoy experiments. Foreign bodies in the ear and upper aerodigestive tract are very common, particularly in young (preschool) children who, as their manual…
Pediatric Rhinitis and Rhinosinusitis
Development of the Paranasal Sinuses The pediatric nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, when compared to those in adults, differ not only in size but also in proportions. Knowledge of the…
Acquired Disorders of the Larynx, Trachea, and Bronchi
Infection 22.2.1 Historical Perspective Historically acute airway infection was a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Airway obstruction due to upper respiratory infections was an important cause of child…
Surgical Management of the Hearing-Impaired Child
Conductive/mixed/sensorineural hearing loss Bone conduction hearing devices: Percutaneous Transcutaneous (active/passive) Active middle ear implants: Semi-implantable Totally implantable Severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss Cochlear implant Auditory brainstem implant 15.2 Bone Conduction Hearing Devices…
