Management of the Neck
Location Clinically N+ (%) Clinically N−, pathologically N+ (%) Glottic larynx – 15 Supraglottic larynx 39 26 Piriform sinus 49 59 Pharyngeal wall 50 37 Oral tongue 12 33 Floor…
HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Salivary Gland
Fig. 10.1 MRI revealed a 2.9 × 2.2 cm lesion in the intersection of deep and superficial lobes of the left parotid gland, as well as lymphadenopathies in levels Ib, II, and…
Complications of Head and Neck Radiotherapy and Management
Fig. 12.1 Radiation-induced mucositis with incipient breakdown of the buccal mucosa (Reproduced with permission of Springer Science and Business Media) Minimizing the exposure of affected mucosa by tobacco, alcohol, or…
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
Fig. 4.1 A giant mass completely obliterating the superior 2/3 portion of the left nasal cavity and eroding superior nasal conchae seen on MRI Biopsy from the nasal mucosa revealed…
Current Systemic Therapy Options for Head and Neck Cancers
Trial name N Study design Cancer type Primary end point Comment GETTEC [25] 318 Locoregional treatment Oropharynx OS Median OS; 5.1 vs. 3.3 years (P = 0.03) Locoregional treatment plus CF (cisplatin…
Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Injuries
Fig. 15.1 Panoramic radiograph of 10 year old child in mixed dentition stage. The adult maxillary and mandibular incisors and first (6-year) molars are fully erupted in addition to the…
Facial Fractures and Epistaxis
Step Duration Activity allowed 1 Day 0–20 Activities of daily living 2 Day 21–30 Aerobic activity 3 Day 31–40 Noncontact, sport-specific drills 4 Day 41–on Full-contact practice and game play…
Cervical Spine Injuries in Sports
Fig. 11.1 Example of a football helmet with increased protection around base of jaw, making airway maneuvers such as chin lift more difficult The athlete who returns to the sidelines…
Chiari Malformations and Other Anomalies
15 years, which coincides with the age of participation in sports for most athletes [3, 4]. Some patients may have what is called “tonsillar ectopia,” another normal variant in which…
Sideline Response and Transport
Fig. 3.1 Manual in-line cervical spine stabilization with jaw-thrust maneuver. Image provided by Anthony Luke, M.D. Protective equipment such as helmet and shoulder pads can make safe airway management more…
