Special Section Introduction
Special Section Introduction Over the last few years, certain anatomic structures have gleaned renewed attention. They have, in my opinion, been properly discussed, and yet, the presentations of the anatomy…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
ROOF and Beyond (Superolateral Zone)
ROOF and Beyond (Superolateral Zone) The “ROOF”—Retro-orbicularis oculi fat 1 Below the superolateral orbicularis oculi (preseptal and orbital part) and suborbicularis fascia, but above the orbital septum, the retro-orbicularis oculi…
The Lower Eyelid and Beyond
The Lower Eyelid and Beyond The earlier edition treated the eyelids together, but here the dissections go beyond that to expose those structures in separate zones. This chapter exposes the…
The Facial Nerve— Cranial Nerve VII
The Facial Nerve— Cranial Nerve VII Many of the advances in surgical and frontal techniques have forced the surgeon to understand the course of the temporal and zygomatic branches exactly….
Topography, Bones, Vessels, Sensory Nerves
Topography, Bones, Vessels, Sensory Nerves 1 The ocular globes reside in two symmetrical bony cavities called the orbits. 2 Nerves and vessels enter the orbit, and their course and distribution…
Acquired Deformities of the Auricle
Acquired Deformities of the Auricle Mack L. Cheney Tessa A. Hadlock PRINCIPLES Reconstruction of the auricle poses many challenges for the reconstructive surgeon. The goals of reconstruction are to achieve…
Reconstruction of Congenital Auricular Malformations
Reconstruction of Congenital Auricular Malformations Roland D. Eavey GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS The form of the external ear is so closely associated with otorhinolaryngology that a simple line drawing of the auricle…
Cystic Lesions of the Petrous Apex
Cystic Lesions of the Petrous Apex Richard R. Gacek Mark R. Gacek The subtle clinical presentations of petrous apex lesions are related to the regional anatomy of the apical segment…
Tumors of the Facial Nerve
Tumors of the Facial Nerve Michael J. McKenna K. Paul Boyev The facial nerve may be involved by both benign and malignant neoplasms. Although the resulting symptoms maybe similar, the…
Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors
Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors Joseph B. Nadol, Jr. Robert L. Martuza Because lesions of the cerebellopontine angle most commonly cause hearing loss and vestibular disturbance as their earliest symptoms, the otologist…
