Larynx

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26 Larynx The larynx is the primary organ for voice production which provides protection from aspiration and contributes to the clearing of secretions. 26-1 Injection Laryngoplasty Karen B. Zur Indications…

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Congenital Malformations of the Ear

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4 Congenital Malformations of the EarJohn A. Germiller Congenital malformations of the auricle, external ear canal, tympanic membrane, middle ear cleft, and ossicles may occur as isolated entities or in…

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Trachea

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25 TracheaMichael J. Rutter and Catherine K. Hart The trachea is the primary route of air for respiration as well as clearing secretions for the respiratory tract. 25-1 Tracheotomy Introduction…

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Chronic Otitis Media

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3 Chronic Otitis MediaDaniel I. Choo Throughout the history of otolaryngology, chronic otitis media (COM) has been described in a variety of ways, reflecting the varied presentations and clinical courses…

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Neck

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27 NeckLisa M. Elden The neck distinguishes the head from the torso or trunk. Neck masses in children are common and usually represent cervical adenopathy that requires no intervention. However,…

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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

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22 Endoscopic Sinus SurgeryLawrence W.C. Tom Endoscopic sinus surgery has revolutionized the surgical management of paranasal sinus disease and is now the standard surgical approach to the nose and sinuses….

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Salivary Gland Surgery

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29 Salivary Gland SurgeryCharles M. Myer III Salivary gland excision may be required to remove a gland damaged by chronic infection or with a mass that may be a tumor….

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Choanal Atresia and Anterior Nasal Stenosis

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14 Choanal Atresia and Anterior Nasal StenosisJ. Paul Willging Choanal atresia is an incomplete opening between the posterior nasal cavity and the nasopharynx. This condition may be unilateral or bilateral….

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Intranasal Trauma and Epistaxis

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10 Intranasal Trauma and EpistaxisLisa M. Elden The majority of children who present to the clinician with epistaxis can be treated medically with ointments and saline. This chapter demonstrates surgical…

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Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

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17 Velopharyngeal InsufficiencyJ. Paul Willging Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) refers to the abnormal sound resulting from the inability to separate the nasopharynx from the oropharynx during speech. It may be caused…

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