Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment After Head and Neck Surgery and/or Chemoradiotherapy of Head and Neck Malignancy

2018 ◽  
pp. 649-668
Author(s):  
Antonio Schindler ◽  
Francesco Mozzanica ◽  
Filippo Barbiera
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Malignancy ◽  
Neck Malignancy

scholarly journals Otorhinolaryngological Problem in Geriatric Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manita Pyakurel ◽  
Rishi Bhatta ◽  
Rais Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Equal Proportion ◽  
Head And Neck Malignancy ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nasal Blockage ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Neck Malignancy ◽  
Nasal Bleeding

Objective: The main objective of the study was to identify various geriatric  otolaryngological problems in mid western part of Nepal.Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive hospital based study was done from 1st January 2014 to 1st September 2014 among the all patients 60 years or above visiting the outpatient department of ENT/Emergency department of Nepalgunj Medical College. Data collection was done via interviewing with semi structured Performa with questionnaire. Data was entered in SPSS 17th version and exercised the analysis.Results: Among the total 866 geriatric population, female were 450 while 416 were male. Age ranged from 60 to 96 with average age of 70.3 years. Maximum numbers of elderly were of 60-70 years. Farming was the most common occupation in past. Sixty one percent (289) were smokers or tobacco chewer and 23% (106) consumed alcohol regularly. Majority of elderly had Hypertension as main co morbid condition. Decreased hearing was major complaint (82.6%) which was present for on an average 10.5years. Second leading ear problem was tinnitus (47.7%). Regarding nasal problems, bleeding nose was commonest (21.5%) followed by equal proportion of decreased smelling and nasal blockage (16%, 16.2%). Snoring was the frequent throat problem (58.4%) with average duration of approximately 6 years, followed by day time somnolence (16.6%).Conclusion: Among the ENT problems, hearing problem was the most common problem of these elderly. Nasal bleeding was common nasal problem presented among approximately one fourth of elderly. Among the throat problem snoring was the most prevailing with more than fifty percent occurrence. Occasional aesthetical complaint is very common. Head and neck malignancy was least common in these aged populationsNepalese Journal of ENT Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2014, Page: 23-25

Application of the Laser in the Head and Neck Surgery

1987 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-174
Author(s):  
Issei Ichimiya ◽  
Yuichi Kurono ◽  
Goro Mogi
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery

Surgical Anatomy of the Ocular Adnexa

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Jordan ◽  
Louise Mawn ◽  
Richard L. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Surgical Anatomy ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Anatomical Features ◽  
Ocular Adnexa ◽  
Periocular Region ◽  
Orbital Region

Surgical Anatomy of the Ocular Adnexa is a beautifully and thoughtfully illustrated anatomical text that provides the ophthalmic surgeon or any surgeon working in the eyelid/orbital region with detailed yet concise, easy to read and understand descriptions of the anatomy in any particular region of the eyelid, orbit or nasolacrimal system. Throughout the text are clinical pearls and vignettes to help the reader appreciate why certain anatomical features are important to understand. Key anatomical concepts are highlighted and easy to visualize with real cadaver photos as well as the artists rendition of the same region. This book: - Develops a thorough understanding of the anatomy in the eyelid, orbit, nasolacriaml and periocular regions. - Fosters an appreciation of how knowledge of the anatomy leads to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of various disease processes involving the eyelid, orbit, nasolacrimal and periocular region. - Conveys the importance of anatomy in the surgical approach to various disease processes in the eyelid, orbit, nasolacrimal and periocular regions. This second edition will be an invaluable guidel to all those working in the eyelid, orbital, and nasolacrimal areas including residents, fellows and staff in ophthalmology, otolaryngology/head and neck surgery, plastic surgery and neurosurgeons working in and around the orbit.

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