Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-319-63822-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 196 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 4372 g

This volume provides a comprehensive review of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis and an up-to-date understanding of the etiology, pathophysiology, and management of these rare tumors caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The text covers the potential role of vaccines, its significant role in prevention and the controversy surrounding the use of them. Topics such as impact, quality of life, and patient advocacy are also covered and are vital to understanding the disease from the patient perspective. 
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis will be an invaluable resource for practicing otolaryngologists, laryngologists, anesthesiologists, infectious disease specialists, and residents participating in the care of patients with this disease.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Campisi, Paolo

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete AINS Anästhesiologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Kopf- & Halschirurgie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin HNO-Heilkunde, Phoniatrie, Audiologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Infektionskrankheiten
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Dermatologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pneumologie, Atmung, Asthma

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Human Papillomavirus (Basic Science).- The Epidemiology of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.- The Role of Databases.- Genetics of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.- Immunology of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.- Advances in Vaccine Technologies.- Human Papillomavirus Vaccination.- Impact on Quality of Life.- Contemporary Management of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis in Adults.- Contemporary Management of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis in Children.- The Cidofovir Controversy.- Other Adjuvant Therapies.- Malignant Transformation and Distal Airway Complications.- Human Papillomavirus and Head and Neck Cancer.- Advocacy.

Über Autor(innen)

Paolo Campisi, MSc, MD, FRCSC, FAAPProfessorVice Chair – Education, Director of Postgraduate EducationDepartment of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck SurgeryUniversity of TorontoHospital for Sick Children