Fig. 15.1 Ossifying fibroma. (a) The degree of orbital displacement is significant enough to create proptosis and a cosmetic deformity. (b) The orbital apex is compressed but springs the optical canal….
Patient Selection and Indications Optic neuropathy is generally divided into two broad categories: traumatic and nontraumatic. The most common indication for optic nerve decompression historically has been traumatic optic neuropathy….
Anatomy and Embryology Lacrimal system anatomy is covered in detail in Chapter 1. In brief, the lacrimal drainage system begins proximally with the upper and lower puncta located in the…
Fig. 5.1 Treatment pathway: history and examination steps. Summary of evaluation of acquired nasolacrimal obstruction. Essential steps in history and the sequential examination steps proceeding from left to right beginning with…
Introduction Thyroid eye disease (TED) or thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO) is reported to affect 25 to 50% of patients with Graves’ disease (GD) and up to 2% of patients with chronic…
47.1 Parotid Gland A complete surgical resection with negative margins is the primary goal when treating malignant tumors of the parotid gland. Preparation for surgery includes clinical evaluation of the…
Introduction The late 1990s were active in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS) at the Geneva University Hospital. Dr. Francis Marchal was involved in exploring a…
Introduction Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a product of reduced quality and quantity of saliva. Common causes include physiologic mouth breathing, polypharmacy, autoimmune disease, including Sjogren disease, and radiation. Drug-induced…
Overview – The Legal Requirements for a Malpractice Claim In the United States, medical malpractice laws vary from state to state. Generally speaking, the laws require a plaintiff (the person…
