18 Pediatric Maxillectomy
Gilad Horowitz, Anton Warshavsky, Ahmad Safadi, Avraham Abergel, Dan M. Fliss Summary Tumors involving the maxillary sinus are uncommon in the pediatric population. Since aesthetics and the developing cranium are…
2 The Distinctive Anatomical Features of the Pediatric Skull Base
Oren Cavel, Dan M. Fliss, Irit Duek Summary Pediatric skull base and craniofacial surgery presents a unique challenge since the potential benefits of therapy must be balanced against the cumulative…
20 Pediatric Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
Gillian R. Diercks, Christopher Hartnick Summary Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a new technology used to treat refractory cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in appropriately selected adult patients. Use of…
14 Branchial Cleft Anomalies, Sinuses, and Cysts
Oshri Wasserzug, Ari DeRowe, Dan M. Fliss Summary Branchial cleft anomalies are the most common congenital lateral neck pathologies in children. These lesions can occur as a sinus, a fistula…
13 Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Excision
Oshri Wasserzug, Ari DeRowe, Dan M. Fliss Summary Thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) is the most common congenital malformation of the neck, usually diagnosed in children. TGDC usually presents as an…
19 Vagal Nerve Stimulation
Oded Ben-Ari, Gilad Horowitz, Itzhak Fried, Dan M. Fliss Summary Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) is indicated in cases of epilepsy which are refractory to medical treatment. Under general anesthesia, a…
17 Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy in Children
Barak Ringel, Gadi Fishman Summary Palpable cervical lymphadenopathy is a very common referral cause in children. It is mostly of an inflammatory/benign etiology. The clinician should be suspicious but he/she…
12 Salivary Gland Ductal Diversion, Botulinum Toxin Injection, and Salivary Ductal Ligation
Sam J. Daniel Summary Salivary gland ductal diversion or relocation, salivary ductal ligation, and botulinum toxin injection in the salivary glands are effective strategies in the treatment of drooling or…
11 Pediatric Endoscopic Salivary Gland Surgery
Oded Nahlieli Summary In this chapter pediatric salivary gland inflammatory pathology and minimal invasive approach for the treatment of pediatric cases have been discussed in details. We will review the…
9 Parapharyngeal Space Surgery in the Pediatric Population
Aviyah Peri, Dan M. Fliss Summary Parapharyngeal space (PPS) pathologies are uncommon in the pediatric population, yet infections and tumors occupying this fibrofatty fascial compartment may be life threatening. The…
