10.1055/b-0034-79215 Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy ComplicationsL. Samarà Piñol, J. Llach, M. Caballero Enteral nutrition (EN) is defined as the administration of nutrients through the digestive tract. There are many options for…
10.1055/b-0034-79209 External Approaches to the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull BaseA. Janjua, I. J. Witterick Introduction External approaches to the sinuses were largely employed before the introduction of endoscopy. In the…
10.1055/b-0034-79225 Infectious Diseases (Lymphadenopathies, Abscesses, Necrotizing Fasciitis)C. L. Oliver Introduction Infectious complications following head and neck surgery (HNS) can have devastating consequences for patients. Many major HNS breech the protective…
10.1055/b-0034-79226 Complications of Myocutaneous and Local FlapsT. Teknos, H. Arshad Introduction Every head and neck surgeon will encounter situations in which a primary closure will be inadequate. In these situations,…
10.1055/b-0034-79216 Complications of TracheotomyK. M. Kost Introduction Tracheotomy has a long and colorful history. The first reference to the procedure can be found in the sacred book of Hindu medicine,…
10.1055/b-0034-79205 Complications Following Surgery of the Septum and TurbinatesR. Douglas, A. Wood Septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction are very commonly performed procedures,1 usually for the surgical treatment of nasal obstruction….
10.1055/b-0034-79211 Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea SurgeryA. F. Lewis, R. J. Soose Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be treated by multiple medical and surgical methods. Continuous positive airway pressure…
10.1055/b-0034-79212 Complications in Cleft Lip and Palate SurgeryR. Brusati, G. Colletti Introduction Cleft lip and palate (CLP) and cleft palate alone (CP) are some of the most frequent craniofacial malformations,…
10.1055/b-0034-79213 Pull Through, Visor Flap, and Transmandibular SurgeryL. G. T. Morris, J. P. Shah General Considerations When oral cavity or oropharyngeal tumors cannot be satisfactorily approached through the open mouth,…
10.1055/b-0034-79210 Complications of AdenotonsillectomyA. Elmaraghy Introduction Adenotonsillectomy is a commonly performed procedure, with over 300,000 completed annually in the United States.1 Most adenotonsillectomies are not technically difficult and are performed…
