Imaging of the Carotid Space
The most common of the lesions in the carotid space are discussed in relation to their radiographic diagnosis and clinical implications. The appearance of tumors and lesions on computed tomography…
Parotid Space
The authors present imaging anatomy of the parotid space and discuss non-neoplastic lesions, autoimmune disorders, cysts, neoplastic lesions, epithelial tumors, and nonepithelial lesions. They describe the diseases and their appearance…
Retropharyngeal and Prevertebral Spaces
Cross-sectional imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of the retropharyngeal space (RPS) and the prevertebral space (PVS). Because of their deep location within the neck, lesions arising within…
Masticator Space
Masticator space anatomy and pathologic conditions are illustrated examples from computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Characteristic imaging features of various disease processes are presented to aid the otolaryngologist (head…
Submandibular and Sublingual Spaces
The mylohyoid muscle divides the lower part of the oral cavity into 2 spaces: the sublingual space, which is located superior to the muscle, and the submandibular space, inferior to…
Imaging Anatomy of Deep Neck Spaces
This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the neck fascia and neck spaces that are formed by the interplay of the different fascial layers. Because a solid and thorough understanding…
Imaging Evaluation of the Parapharyngeal Space
The authors present imaging anatomy of the parapharyngeal space. Imaging approach is discussed in terms of the effect it has on differential diagnosis and diagnosis by the otolaryngologist. Neoplastic and…
26 Prosthetic Iris Device Implantation
10.1055/b-0036-134497 26 Prosthetic Iris Device ImplantationMichael E. Snyder and Daphne C. Han 26.1 Introduction The normal iris serves several functions: it regulates light entrance into the eye, reduces the spheric…
28 Future Hot Topics in IOL Surgery
10.1055/b-0036-134499 28 Future Hot Topics in IOL SurgeryH. Burkhard Dick, Ronald D. Gerste, and Tim Schultz 28.1 Introduction Intraocular lens (IOL) surgery has, like so many other innovations in medicine,…
23 Scleral Suture Fixation
10.1055/b-0036-134494 23 Scleral Suture FixationArsham Sheybani and Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed 23.1 Introduction Compromised or missing zonules may cause significant challenges during intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, especially when the zonular…
