Atlas of Endoscopic Airway Surgery,
Edition 1Editors: Edited by Douglas R. Sidell, MD, FAAP, Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACS, Kara D. Meister, MD, FAAP and Chris Gralapp, MA, CMI
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Description
Master today’s best minimally invasive techniques and hone your endoscopic surgical skills with the unique, up-to-date coverage you’ll find in Atlas of Endoscopic Airway Surgery. Written by recognized experts in the field, it features superb illustrations, endoscopic photographs and videos, and step-by-step instructions on a wide variety of both simple and complex procedures. Ideal for all practicing airway surgeons, including adult and pediatric otolaryngologists, this first-of-its-kind resource clearly depicts what you need to know to fully understand each procedure and its relevant anatomy.Key Features
- Provides a focused approach to endoscopic airway surgery, with brief topic backgrounds followed by previously unpublished surgical nuances and operative pearls—all from surgical masters in this burgeoning field
- Includes clear discussions of risks and consent process, required equipment, technical pearls, and other key points essential to safe and effective practice
- Highlights step-by-step techniques with approximately 250 high-quality images and 30 procedural videos
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
About the author
Edited by Douglas R. Sidell, MD, FAAP, Associate Professor, Medical Center Line, Stanford University, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Stanford, California, USA; Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACS, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology – Stanford University; Medical Director for Surgical Performance Improvement – Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford, California, USA; Kara D. Meister, MD, FAAP, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Stanford University School of Medicine Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford Children’s Health Stanford, CA, USA and Chris Gralapp, MA, CMI, Board Certified Medical Illustrator , USA
Section I: Introduction to Airway Endoscopy
1. Introduction
2. Pediatric Airway Endoscopy
3. Image Recording and Archiving
Section II: Surgery for Dysphagia and Aspiration
4. Endoscopic Laryngeal Cleft Repair
5. Transoral Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Upper Airway Pathology
6. Endoscopic Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
Section III: Surgery for Airway Obstruction
and Vocal Fold Immobility
7. Supraglottoplasty
8. Endoscopic Submucosal Arytenoidectomy and Lateral Arytenopexy
9. Cordotomy/Arytenoidectomy/Vocal Fold Suture Lateralization
10. Endoscopic Anterior/Posterior (A/P) Cricoid Split
11. Endoscopic Posterior Cricoid Split With Rib Graft
12. Endoscopic Management of Subglottic Cysts
13. Endoscopic Radial Incision, Dilation, and Injection for Stenosis
14. Endoluminal Airway Stents
15. Endoscopic Suprastomal Stent Placement
16. Endoscopic Management of Collapse at the Tracheostomy Site
17. Endoscopic Management of Anterior Glottic Webs
Section IV: Surgery for Voice
18. True Vocal Fold Injection Medialization
19. Posterior Cricoid Reduction Laryngoplasty
20. Endoscopic Posterior Glottic Rotation Flap for Posterior Glottic Insufficiency
Section V: Endoscopic Airway Resection Procedures
21. Endoscopic Tumor Resection
22. Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis