Congenital Disorders

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Congenital Disorders Christopher S. Song Ari J. Goldsmith Congenital disorders seen by otolaryngologists appear as disturbances of form and function. The spectrum ranges from respiratory distress at birth to subtle…

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Pediatric Otolaryngology

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Pediatric Otolaryngology Aren Francis Richard M. Rosenfeld Ari J. Goldsmith Otolaryngologists have always cared for children, but a subspecialty group of pediatric otolaryngologists has emerged to supply comprehensive otolaryngologic care….

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Neurologic Disorders

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Neurologic Disorders A. Paul Vastola Aren Francis The head and neck region is unique in that it represents the confluence of the cranial nerves in a very small area. Central…

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Dermatologic Disorders

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Dermatologic Disorders Khoa D. Tran Jon B. Turk Hilary E. Baldwin The covering surface of the body that shelters a person from the environment is the integument, or skin. It…

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Immunodeficiency Disorders

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Immunodeficiency Disorders Khoa D. Tran Frank E. Lucente Immunodeficiency disorders routinely present as recurrent infections in the head and neck. Otolaryngologists need to know how to recognize patients with these…

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Facial Aesthetic Surgery

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Facial Aesthetic Surgery Alexander Ovchinsky Jon B. Turk Aesthetic and functional changes in facial structures caused by genetic, traumatic, or environmental factors often are of concern to patients. Otolaryngologic training…

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Introduction to Lasers in Otolaryngology

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Introduction to Lasers in Otolaryngology Christopher S. Song Jon B. Turk “Laser” is an acronym that stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. This concept was first described…

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Bony and Soft-Tissue Facial Trauma

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Bony and Soft-Tissue Facial Trauma Alexander Ovchinsky Jon B. Turk Trauma is the leading cause of death and disability among Americans younger than 40 years. In the United States more…

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Cancer of the Head and Neck

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Cancer of the Head and Neck Khoa D. Tran Gady Har-El Squamous cell carcinoma is the sixth most prevalent cancer and constitutes more than 90% of cancers arising in the…

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Parathyroid Disorders

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Parathyroid Disorders Alexander Ovchinsky Jessica W. Lim Gady Har-El ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY During the fifth week of embryologic development, the parathyroid glands develop from the ectoderm of the dorsal third…

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