Complications of Tracheotomy
10.1055/b-0034-79216 Complications of TracheotomyK. M. Kost Introduction Tracheotomy has a long and colorful history. The first reference to the procedure can be found in the sacred book of Hindu medicine,…
Complications Following Surgery of the Septum and Turbinates
10.1055/b-0034-79205 Complications Following Surgery of the Septum and TurbinatesR. Douglas, A. Wood Septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction are very commonly performed procedures,1 usually for the surgical treatment of nasal obstruction….
Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery
10.1055/b-0034-79211 Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea SurgeryA. F. Lewis, R. J. Soose Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be treated by multiple medical and surgical methods. Continuous positive airway pressure…
Complications in Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
10.1055/b-0034-79212 Complications in Cleft Lip and Palate SurgeryR. Brusati, G. Colletti Introduction Cleft lip and palate (CLP) and cleft palate alone (CP) are some of the most frequent craniofacial malformations,…
Pull Through, Visor Flap, and Transmandibular Surgery
10.1055/b-0034-79213 Pull Through, Visor Flap, and Transmandibular SurgeryL. G. T. Morris, J. P. Shah General Considerations When oral cavity or oropharyngeal tumors cannot be satisfactorily approached through the open mouth,…
Complications of Adenotonsillectomy
10.1055/b-0034-79210 Complications of AdenotonsillectomyA. Elmaraghy Introduction Adenotonsillectomy is a commonly performed procedure, with over 300,000 completed annually in the United States.1 Most adenotonsillectomies are not technically difficult and are performed…
Complications in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
10.1055/b-0034-79208 Complications in Endoscopic Skull Base SurgeryB. A. Otto, D. de Lara, L. F. S. Ditzel Filho, R. Cadore Malfado, D. M. Prevedello, A. B. Kassam, R. L. Carrau Introduction…
Complications in Surgery of the Lateral Skull Base
10.1055/b-0034-79204 Complications in Surgery of the Lateral Skull BaseH. H. Sudhoff, D. A. Moffat Introduction The lateral skull base has a complex anatomy and contains the pyramidal temporal bone with…
Management and Prevention of Complications in Stapes Surgery and Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
10.1055/b-0034-79201 Management and Prevention of Complications in Stapes Surgery and Ossicular Chain ReconstructionS. Dazert, A. Minovi Introduction Surgery for ossicular chain reconstruction and stapes surgery begins with the proper approach….
Complications of Mastoidectomy
10.1055/b-0034-79202 Complications of MastoidectomyM. B. Gluth, J. L. Dornhoffer Mastoidectomy is one of the fundamental surgical techniques in otologic surgery. Not only is it commonly indicated, but it also acts…
