Midline Neck Swellings

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges
2024
ISBN: 978-3-031-48564-0
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 360 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 790 g

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and debates on the diagnosis and treatment of midline neck swellings to clarify some uncertainties, make suggestions for resolving others, and establish strategies for achieving therapeutic success.

In addition to information on the surgical anatomy of the neck with particular emphasis on midline cervical regions, and the classification and clinical approach for diagnosis and management of neck swellings, the chapters explore cervical lymphadenopathy, swellings of the submental region, swellings of the hyoid bone region, swellings of the laryngeal/pharyngeal region, swellings of the tracheal region, and swellings of the supra-space of Burns. The last chapter emphasizes the importance of scheduling regular follow-ups as well as patient counselling and education.

The volume, enriched with color images and flowcharts, will be a key resource for head and neck surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, orthopedic surgeons,endocrinologists, oncologists, pediatricians, and clinicians of other specialties as they face the most challenging midline neck swellings and work towards providing each patient with the best possible outcome.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sakr, Mahmoud

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin HNO-Heilkunde, Phoniatrie, Audiologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Mund-, Kiefer- & Gesichtschirurgie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Zahnmedizin
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Endokrinologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Plastische, Rekonstruktive & Kosmetische Chirurgie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1.Surgical Anatomy of the Neck.- 2.Midline Neck Swellings: Classification.- 3.Midline Neck Swellings: Clinical Approach.- 4.Midline Neck Swellings: Cervical Lymphadenopathy.- 5.Swellings of the Submental Region.- 6.Swellings of the Hyoid Bone Region.- 7.Swellings of the Laryngeal / Pharyngeal Region.- 8.Swellings of the Tracheal Region.- 9.Swellings of the Supra-Sternal Space of Burns.- 10.Follow-up and Patient Education.

Über Autor(innen)

Prof. Mahmoud Fathi Sakr is a professor of Surgery at the Head, Neck and Endocrine Surgery Unit at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt. He graduated in 1981, obtained his Master's Degree (MS), and earned his Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Surgery at Alexandria University, Egypt. He completed his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA), USA. Prof. Sakr is a fellow of the International College of Surgeons (ICS) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). His main areas of interest are Head and Neck surgery and Endocrine surgery. To date, Prof. Sakr has authored 32 national books and 12 international books. He has also published 5 "Patient Information Series," a "Manual for Clinical Practice," and 128 scientific articles in esteemed journals. Additionally, he serves as an editorial board member for many reputable international journals.