Oded Nahlieli Summary In this chapter pediatric salivary gland inflammatory pathology and minimal invasive approach for the treatment of pediatric cases have been discussed in details. We will review the…
Aviyah Peri, Dan M. Fliss Summary Parapharyngeal space (PPS) pathologies are uncommon in the pediatric population, yet infections and tumors occupying this fibrofatty fascial compartment may be life threatening. The…
Sam J. Daniel Summary Submandibular Gland Excision is most commonly performed via a transcervical approach. It is indicated for a number of conditions including refractory recurrent sialadenitis, sialolithiasis not amenable…
Shelly I. Shiran Summary When evaluating head and neck pathology in children judicious use of imaging modalities can aid the physician with diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up. As in any…
Darrin V. Bann, Meghan Wilson Summary In comparison to adults, parotid lesions in children are more likely to result from infectious or inflammatory conditions than neoplastic processes. The etiology of…
Vaninder K. Dhillon, Jonathon O. Russell, Ralph P. Tufano Summary This chapter summarizes the indications, techniques, and surgical considerations for pediatric patients undergoing thyroidectomy. Based upon the pathophysiology of thyroid…
Uri Amit, Ron Flaishon, Avi A. Weinbroum Summary The provision of anesthesia to children requires unique considerations. The limited airway anatomy, their exceptional reaction to pathology or instruments and therefore…
10.1055/b-0034-79227 Reconstructive Surgery: Free Fasciocutaneous Flaps and Bone-Containing FlapsJ. L. Llorente Pendas, C. Suárez Introduction Free flap reconstruction has become an integral part of the multidisciplinary care of head and…
10.1055/b-0034-79207 Complications in Endoscopic Sinus SurgeryM. A. Tewfik, P.-J. Wormald Introduction Despite numerous advances in surgical technique and instrumentation, the risk of serious complication during endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is…
10.1055/b-0034-79214 Intubation Injuries and Airway ManagementK. Sandu, P. Monnier Introduction Otolaryngologists are frequently asked to evaluate patients who are endotracheally intubated and remain difficult to extubate or have voice or…
