10.1055/b-0034-86780 Sinonasal Anatomy Introduction This section focuses on sinonasal anatomy, beginning with schematic construction of the ethmoid complex. For many paranasal sinus surgeons, initial understanding of the ethmoid sinuses proves…
10.1055/b-0034-86783 Protection of the Upper Airway The Nose As air is inspired through the nose, it immediately encounters the first of many protective features of the sinonasal cavity: the vibrissae….
10.1055/b-0034-86779 Sinonasal Development Understanding the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and surrounding structures is integral to performing safe and appropriate sinus surgery through endoscopic and open techniques. In addition, knowledge…
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…
10.1055/b-0034-79228 Reconstructive Surgery: Pedicled and Free Visceral FlapsC. Suárez, J. L. Llorente Pendas Indications Pedicled or free visceral flaps are used in the reconstruction of pharyngolaryngeal and esophageal defects. They…
10.1055/b-0034-79220 Complications of Surgery of the Salivary Glands and SialoendoscopyH. Iro, J. Zenk Introduction Surgery of the major salivary glands (parotid gland, submandibular gland, and sublingual gland) is often challenging…
10.1055/b-0034-79218 Complications after Total Laryngectomy, Pharyngolaryngectomy, and Conservative Laryngeal SurgeryJ. Herranz González, J. Gavilán Introduction Some complications are unpredictable, some are unpreventable and some are incurable. They may be further…
10.1055/b-0034-79223 Neck DissectionsC. Piazza, F. Del Bon, P. Nicolai Introduction Neck dissections (NDs) include a wide spectrum of surgical procedures aimed at removal of different neck lymph nodes groups, distinguished…
