Head Neck and Thyroid Surgery An Introduction and Practical Guide PDF Free Download (Direct Link)

Head Neck and Thyroid Surgery An Introduction and Practical Guide PDF Free Download (Direct Link)

This book covers the clinical approach to managing head and neck pathology as it presents to the otolaryngology department. Including cervical lymphadenopathy, salivary gland disease, oral, oropharyngeal, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal lesions as well as thyroid and parathyroid diseases. Each chapter presents an evidence-based, practical, and user-friendly approach to assessing, investigating and managing these patients

• A practical, clinically applicable guide to managing head and neck pathology

• An evidence-based approach to the clear guidance provided in the book.

• Colour images and flow charts for quick reference

Clear, concise and comprehensive, Head, Neck & Thyroid Surgery: An introduction and practical guide will be useful to trainees and clinicians in otolaryngology, maxillo-facial and plastic surgery.

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When assessing patients it is vital to formulate a differential diagnosis based on the initial history and examination. This guides decision-making in investigating patients swiftly and appropriately. Lack of investing thought into a differential diagnosis will lead to delays and unnecessary anxiety for the patient. Knowledge of the anatomy is essential to understanding what the pathology could possibly be. Whilst primary malignancy in neck lumps can occur (e.g. lymphoma, thyroid cancer or salivary gland cancer), the majority of malignant neck lumps are metastatic and immediate thought must be given to identifying the source of the primary tumour (which is likely to be in the upper aerodigestive tract).

Additionally, Occam’s razor suggests a unifying diagnosis to be the most likely correct diagnosis. This is often the case and makes sense in the setting of a patient with a sore throat, altered voice and a neck lump, where a differential diagnosis including hypopharyngeal carcinoma explains all symptoms. However, Hickam’s dictum must be remembered which states ‘a man can have as many diseases as he damn well pleases’, and there will always be patients with multiple pathologies.

Whilst the anatomy for each subsite of the upper aerodigestive tract is considered in more detail in each specific chapter, here an overview will be provided to ‘set the scene’ for a general assessment of the patient referred to a head and neck surgery clinic. As well as anatomy, the patient’s age, associated symptoms and risk factors for specific illnesses will guide differential formulation.

Table of contents

1. Anatomy and differential diagnosis in head and neck surgery

2. Imaging in head and neck surgery

3. Perioperative issues

4. Congenital neck lumps

5. Cervical lymphadenopathy

6. Thyroid disease

7. Parathyroid disease

8. Oral cavity

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