The Unknown Primary
17 The Unknown Primary Allen O. Mitchell and Brent R. Driskill Core Messages • Evaluation of the unknown primary mandates a methodical process. • A thorough history and physical examination…
HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms
16 Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms J. Kenneth Byrd and Joshua Hornig Core Messages • Because of the anatomic boundaries of the maxillary sinuses, masses typically present with minimal vague symptoms until…
Swallowing
25 Swallowing Boban M. Erovic, Rosemary Martino, and Jonathan Irish Core Messages • Effective swallowing requires a highly complex net of interactions between the central nervous system, peripheral nerves, and…
Head and Neck Fascial Spaces
35 Head and Neck Fascial Spaces Moran Amit and Dan M. Fliss Core Messages • Understanding the anatomy and the relationships between the fasciae of the head and neck and…
Foreign Bodies of the Aerodigestive Tract
36 Foreign Bodies of the Aerodigestive Tract Robert J. Yawn and David R. White Core Messages • Aspirated foreign bodies are a potentially fatal hazard to children. • Delayed diagnosis…
Image Guidance for Sinus Tumors
34 Image Guidance for Sinus Tumors Benjamin S. Bleier and Rodney J. Schlosser Core Messages • Image guidance is helpful in both planning and execution of endoscopic tumor resection. It…
Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Neoplasms
32 Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Neoplasms William R. Carroll, J. Scott Magnuson, Trinitia Y. Cannon, Robert J. Yawn, and Terry A. Day Core Messages • The surgical robot…
Differentiated Thyroid Carcinomas
3 Differentiated Thyroid Carcinomas Andrzej L. Komorowski, Wojciech M. Wysocki, Raghav C. Dwivedi, and Rehan A. Kazi Core Messages • Differentiated thyroid carcinomas (DTCs) are the most common endocrine malignancy…
Management of Hypopharynx Cancer
13 Management of Hypopharynx Cancer Nicholas J. Sanfilippo and Ariel E. Marciscano Core Messages • A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to devise an appropriate therapeutic algorithm. • Prognosis of cancer…
