Rhinoplasty and Nasal Cosmesis

Jul 4, 2016 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Rhinoplasty and Nasal Cosmesis

37 Rhinoplasty and Nasal Cosmesis 37.1 Cosmetic Assessment of the Nose (Fig. 37.1) • Divide into 1/5s • Brow–tip aesthetic line • Length of nasal bones • Asymmetry • Width/height…

read more

Middle Ear Surgery

Jul 4, 2016 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Middle Ear Surgery

5 Middle Ear Surgery 5.1 General Considerations for Ear Surgery • Consider the hearing in the other ear, comorbidity, and patient’s wishes; great caution in operating on the better-hearing ear…

read more

Cochlear Implantation

Jul 4, 2016 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Cochlear Implantation

16 Cochlear Implantation 16.1 Principles • A CI is a device implanted into the cochlea that directly stimulates nerve fibres within the auditory system, allowing the perception of sound (Fig….

read more

Tonsils and Adenoids

Jul 4, 2016 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Tonsils and Adenoids

71 Tonsils and Adenoids 71.1 Anatomy 71.1.1 Waldeyer Ring • Lymphoid tissue encircling the pharynx • Consists of palatine tonsils (the tonsils), pharyngeal tonsils (the adenoids), lingual tonsils, and tubal…

read more

Otosclerosis

Jul 4, 2016 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Otosclerosis

6 Otosclerosis 6.1 Definition • An autosomal dominant disease of incomplete penetrance affecting bone derived from the otic capsule in which mature lamellar bone is replaced by woven bone of…

read more

Non-neoplastic Salivary Gland Disease

Jul 4, 2016 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Non-neoplastic Salivary Gland Disease

45 Non-neoplastic Salivary Gland Disease 45.1 Viral Infections (Mumps) • Mostly children • Usually paramyxovirus (Rubulavirus) • Infection is systemic • 2- to 3-week incubation period • 3- to 5-day…

read more

Nasolacrimal Disorders

Jul 4, 2016 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Nasolacrimal Disorders

35 Nasolacrimal Disorders 35.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Lacrimal System • The anatomy of the lacrimal system can be divided into the secretory, distributory, and drainage components: Secretory system…

read more
Get Clinical Tree app for offline access