Tonsillectomy with Harmonic Technology

ISBN-13: 9783642127472 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 48 str.

Trina E. Espinola; Howard K. Herman

Opis

This is a concise but thorough step-by-step surgical procedure manual, supplemented with excellent photographs. Its core is the section on Nodal Points, describing the key steps described in detail, compactly and without oversimplification.

Spis treści

Structure and handling of the Operation PrimerThe Harmonic® system I Preparations for the operation Instruments Positioning of the patient Shaving Neutral electrode Setting up the equipment Sterile draping Positioning of the operating team II Nodal points Overview nodal points 1. Introducing the mouth gag and exposing the tonsils 2. Incising the mucosa of anterior pillar where it meets the tonsil 3. Creating a pocket between the tonsil and the capsule 4. Extending the pocket inferiorly and around the superior pole 5. Peeling the tonsil away from the capsule and the posterior pillar6. Confirming hemostasis in the operative situs and finishing the operation III Management of difficult situations and complications Hemostasis management techniques to manage bleedings a) Intraoperative bleeding b) Postoperative bleeding c) Arterial blood supply of the tonsil Appendices Indications for tonsillectomy Postoperative management a) Postoperative instructions for tonsillectomy for children b) Postoperative instructions for tonsillectomy for adults

O autorze

Howard K.Herman, Prof.Dr., ENT of Georgia, highly reputated expert in this fieldTrina E. Espinola, MD, Florida, highly reputated expert in this field