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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Congenital Abnormalities of the Head and Neck
65 Congenital Abnormalities of the Head and Neck 65.1 Choanal Atresia 65.1.1 Epidemiology • 1/7000 to 8000 live births • Common cause of neonatal respiratory distress • 50 to 60%…
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…
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…
