what is otolaryngology a medical and surgical subspecialty expert care of disorders of the ear,...
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What is Otolaryngology
A medical and surgical subspecialty Expert care of disorders of the Ear, Nose,
Throat, Head and Neck Attention to form and function Treatment of a range of patient
problems and demographics A truly enjoyable and satisfying
specialty!
Characteristics of Otolaryngology Wide Patient Variety
The “E”
Disorders related to the Ear Hearing loss Ear infections Balance disorders Tinnitus Nerve pain, facial and cranial nerve
disorders Congenital disorders
Anatomy of the Ear
Fungal Otitis Externa
Serous Otitis Media
Suppurative Otitis Media
Cholesteatoma
Cholesteatoma
Mastoiditis
The “N”
Disorders of and related to the Nose Sinusitis Allergies Breathing and airway management
Anatomy of Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
Diseases affecting Nose and Sinuses
1. Inflammation – Rhinitis/Polyps/Allergies
2. Infection – Sinusitis 3.Neoplasm–Benign /Malignant
Tumor 4. Epistaxis 5. Foreign Body - Nose
FESS – Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Ethmoidectomyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=KzQHiRaU6XU
Nasal Polyp Removalhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=mirPp3x3Q44
The “T”
Disorders of and related to the Throat Communication and Speech Larynx Upper aerodigestive tract Swallowing disorders
GENERAL ANATOMY OF THE ORAL CAVITY/OROPHARYNX/LARYNX
COMMON DISEASES
INFECTIONS: a. Tonsillitis b. Thrush c. Laryngitis
NEOPLASMS: a. Cancer b. Polyps
Head and Neck Surgery
Disorders of the Head and Neck Infectious diseases Benign and malignant tumors Facial trauma Congenital deformities Cosmetic plastic and reconstructive surgery
GENERAL ANATOMY OF THE NECK
Anatomy of the Salivary Glands
DISEASES AFFECTING THE SALIVARY GLANDS
A. Infection – Bacterial vs. Viral B. Neoplasm – Benign vs.
Malignant C. Obstructive D. Inflammation
ANATOMY OF THYROID/PARATHYROID GLANDS
GENERAL CONCEPTS OF MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA