Nose Fracture Repair
Reduction (replacing the bones in a normal anatomic position) of a fractured (broken) nose should be done within the first 24 hours even in the presence of edema, unless massive. The defect noted on...
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Cauliflower Ear – Treatment of Auricular Hematoma
Indications for Cauliflower Ear Treatment Cauliflower ear results from bleeding into the cartilage of the ear, usually from trauma. Surgical Details of Procedure 1. The ear surface is swabbed with a...
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Zenker’s Diverticulectomy (Resection of Zenker’s Diverticula)
Zenker’s diverticulum is an outpouching of the pharyngoesophagus. It is considered a pulsion diverticulum. The resection can be performed through an open or endoscopic approach. Indications for...
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Parotidectomy (Lateral Lobectomy)
Surgical Details of Parotidectomy In parotidectomy: The parotid gland is divided into lateral and medial lobes. Most tumors occur in the lateral lobe which is described below. However, tumors can occur...
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Superior Laryngeal Nerve
The superior laryngeal nerve is an important anatomical structure when thyroid surgery is performed. superior laryngeal nerve (yellow) as it courses next to the artery and at the upper edge of the...
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Z Plasty
Z-plasty is a common technique used for scar revision and resections of lesions, particularly in the head and neck. The basic tenet is the the Z-shape is “reversed” in the final suture position. Some...
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