A Diagnostic Atlas of Tumors of the Upper Aero-Digestive Tract: A Transnasal Video Endoscopic Approach

ISBN-13: 9780415466301 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 128 str.

Paul Q. Montgomery; Tim Price; Martin Birchall

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A unique and vital resource for oncologists, otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, respiratory physicians, and ENT, maxillo-facial, thoracic, and upper gastrointestinal surgeons, A Diagnostic Atlas of Tumors of the Upper Aero-Digestive Tract brings the reader up-to-date with the correct identification and diagnosis for malignant disease of the larynx, pharynx, and esophagus. This resource is the only available atlas that covers these anatomical areas and highlights the different pathologies physicians may encounter.

Key features of this highly visual guide include:

• A thorough knowledge of the entire upper aero-digestive tract and its
  pathologies
• Recent advances in flexible endoscopy which makes visualization,
  identification, biopsy, and treatment of conditions of the upper
  aero-digestive tract easier and possible under local anesthesia in an
  outpatient setting
• Incorporates more than 170 high quality images
• Accessible and concise information for medical students, nurses, surgical
  and medical trainees and consultants
• Accompanying video clips of this technology available to view online

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AN OVERVIEW. An Introduction to Transnasal Laryngoesophagoscopy. The Technique: General and Biopsy Of Lesions. The patient’s Experience. PREMALIGANT DISORDERS AND MALIGNANT TUMORS. Nasal cavity and Paranasal Sinuses. Nasopharynx, Oral Cavity. Oropharynx. Oropharynx Tumors. Tonsil Tumors. Base of Tongue Tumors. Larynx. Supraglottic Tumors. Glottic Tumors. Subglottic Tumors. Hypopharynx. Hypopharynx Tumors. Pyriform Fossa Tumors. Post Cricoid Tumors. Esophageal Tumors. Tracheal Tumors. Tumors of the Thyroid. BENIGN TUMORS. Benign Nasopharyngeal Tumors. Oropharynx and Parapharyngeal Tumors. Oropharynx Tumors. Benign Parapharyngeal Tumors Affecting the Tonsils. Larynx. Supraglottis. Glottis. Subglottis. TREATMENT OPTIONS USING TNLE. Endolaryngeal Laser Surgery Using TNLE. Direct Phonoplasty. TNLE and Tracheoesophageal Puncture. POST-TREATMENT MONITORING AND COMPLICATIONS. Section 5A: Surgical. Total Laryngectomy: Primary and Flap Repair. Flap Monitoring. Flap Necrosis and Postoperative Fistula. Surgical Voice Restoration. Section 5B: Chemoradiation. Radiation and Chemoradiation in Head and Neck Cancer. Index.

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Tim Price, Paul Montgomery, Martin Birchall, Patrick Gullane