A diagnostic atlas of tumors of the upper aero-digestive tract : a transnasal video endoscopic approach / / edited by Tim Price. [et al.]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910461193303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Boca Raton : , : Informa Healthcare, , 2012
• ISBN: 0-429-19234-7; 1-280-12932-8; 9786613533203; 1-84184-960-X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (112 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): PriceTim <1967->
• Disciplina: 616.99491
• Soggetti: Head - Cancer - Diagnosis; Neck - Cancer - Diagnosis; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "Video Content Online"--Cover.; Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Video Clips; Chapter 1.1 An introduction to transnasal laryngoesophagoscopy; Chatper 1.2 The technique: General and biopsy of lesions; Chapter 1.3 The patient's experience; Chapter 2.1 Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses; Chapter 2.2 Nasopharynx; Chapter 2.3 Oral cavity; Chapter 2.4.1 Oropharynx tumors; Chapter 2.4.2 Tonsil tumors; Chapter 2.4.3 Base of tongue tumors; Chapter 2.5.1 Supraglottic tumors; Chapter 2.5.2 Glottic tumors; Chapter 2.5.3 Subglottic tumors; Chapter 2.6.1 Hypopharynx tumors; Chapter 2.6.2 Pyriform fossa tumorsChapter 2.6.3 Post cricoid tumors; Chapter 2.7 Esophageal tumors; Chapter 2.8 Tracheal tumors; Chapter 2.9 Tumors of the thyroid; Chapter 3.1 Benign nasopharyngeal tumors; Chapter 3.2.1 Oropharynx tumors; Chapter 3.2.2 Benign parapharyngeal tumors affecting the tonsils; Chapter 3.3.1 Supraglottis; Chapter 3.3.2 Glottis; Chatper 3.3.3 Subglottis; Chapter 4.1 Endolaryngeal laser surgery using TNLE; Chapter 4.2 Direct phonoplasty; Chapter 4.3 TNLE and tracheoesophageal puncture; ; Chapter 5.1 Total laryngectomy: Primary and flap repair; Chapter 5.2 Flap monitoringChapter 5.3 Flap necrosis and postoperative fistula; Chapter 5.4 Surgical voice restoration; Chapter 5.5 Radiation and chemoradiation in head and neck cancer; Back Cover; Back Cover
• Sommario/riassunto: A Diagnostic Atlas of Tumors of the Upper Aero-Digestive Tract brings readers up to date on the correct identification and diagnosis of malignancies of the larynx, pharynx, and esophagus. The atlas provides broad-based coverage of these anatomical areas and highlights the different pathologies physicians may encounter. Key features of this illustrated guide include: A thorough exploration 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 t