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…
10 Submandibular Gland Excision
Sam J. Daniel Summary Submandibular Gland Excision is most commonly performed via a transcervical approach. It is indicated for a number of conditions including refractory recurrent sialadenitis, sialolithiasis not amenable…
4 Imaging of the Pediatric Head and Neck
Shelly I. Shiran Summary When evaluating head and neck pathology in children judicious use of imaging modalities can aid the physician with diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up. As in any…
8 Pediatric Parotidectomy
Darrin V. Bann, Meghan Wilson Summary In comparison to adults, parotid lesions in children are more likely to result from infectious or inflammatory conditions than neoplastic processes. The etiology of…
