Sakr Tongue Lesions

Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Strategies
1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-3-031-08198-9
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 436 Seiten, eBook

The book offers in a single resource the whole coverage of different diseases and lesions, congenital or acquired, of the tongue, along with a complete spectrum of surgical techniques that can be used to achieve the best functional and aesthetic results.
In addition to tongue embryology, surgical anatomy, histology and physiology, the book explores the differential diagnosis of congenital anomalies of the tongue and lingual lesions, as well as the most recent advances in surgical management (resection, reconstruction and surgical management of the neck in patients with tongue cancer).The volume includes unique chapters about tongue replantation and tongue allo-transplantation. Richly illustrated, this book provides an indispensable source of knowledge to all specialists and trainees entrusted with the care of patients suffering from tongue lesions.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sakr, Mahmoud F.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Embryology of the Tongue. - Surgical Anatomy of the Tongue.- Histology of the Tongue.- Physiology of the Tongue.- Congenital Anomalies.- Tongue Trauma.- Tongue Piercing.- Tongue Discoloration.- Inflammation (Glossitis).- Tongue Fissures.- Swellings of the Tongue.- Tumors of the tongue.- Ulcers of the Tongue.- Glossectomy.- Reconstruction after Glossectomy.- Surgical Management of the Neck.- Tongue Replantation.- Tongue Transplantation.

Über Autor(innen)

Mahmoud Sakr
, MD, PhD, FACS, graduated in 1981 and completed his Master Degree (MS) and doctorate degree (PhD) in Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt. He had his fellowship in Surgery and Organ Transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA. He is currently a Professor of Surgery, Head, Neck and Endocrinology Unit, Alexandria University, Egypt. He published 23 surgical books as well as 121 articles in esteemed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute in many international journals.