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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vaninder K. Dhillon, Jonathon O. Russell, Ralph P. Tufano Summary This chapter summarizes the indications, techniques, and surgical considerations for pediatric patients undergoing thyroidectomy. Based upon the pathophysiology of thyroid…
Uri Amit, Ron Flaishon, Avi A. Weinbroum Summary The provision of anesthesia to children requires unique considerations. The limited airway anatomy, their exceptional reaction to pathology or instruments and therefore…
10.1055/b-0034-101168 12 The Surgical Management of Vascular MalformationsMilton Waner, Teresa Min-Jung O, and Aaron Fay 12.1 Introduction The treatment of vascular malformations is a multidisciplinary endeavor. Vascular malformations are rare…
10.1055/b-0034-101169 13 Evaluation and Treatment of Vascular NeoplasmsTheresa N. Tran and Mark S. Persky 13.1 Introduction Vascular tumors of the head and neck consist of a diverse group of both…
