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4 Congenital Malformations of the EarJohn A. Germiller Congenital malformations of the auricle, external ear canal, tympanic membrane, middle ear cleft, and ossicles may occur as isolated entities or in…

25 TracheaMichael J. Rutter and Catherine K. Hart The trachea is the primary route of air for respiration as well as clearing secretions for the respiratory tract. 25-1 Tracheotomy Introduction…

3 Chronic Otitis MediaDaniel I. Choo Throughout the history of otolaryngology, chronic otitis media (COM) has been described in a variety of ways, reflecting the varied presentations and clinical courses…

27 NeckLisa M. Elden The neck distinguishes the head from the torso or trunk. Neck masses in children are common and usually represent cervical adenopathy that requires no intervention. However,…

22 Endoscopic Sinus SurgeryLawrence W.C. Tom Endoscopic sinus surgery has revolutionized the surgical management of paranasal sinus disease and is now the standard surgical approach to the nose and sinuses….

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…