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Avoiding pitfalls in surgery of the neck, parapharyngeal space, and infratemporal fossa. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2005 Aug;38(4):795-808

Date

07/12/2005

Pubmed ID

16005731

DOI

10.1016/j.otc.2005.03.003

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-22244443790 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   13 Citations

Abstract

The region of the upper neck, parapharyngeal space, and infratemporal fossa contains many vital structures in a confined area. Access is often limited, making surgical treatment challenging. Preoperative assessment is critical in determining the optimal surgical approach. In spite of improvements in preoperative evaluation and surgical techniques, sequelae from surgical therapy are sometimes unavoidable. Awareness of the potential problems is necessary to counsel patients appropriately regarding treatment options and all potential risks.

Author List

Sharma PK, Massey BL

Author

Becky Massey MD Associate Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

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Catecholamines
Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea
Cranial Nerve Injuries
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mandible
Neck
Osteotomy
Paraganglioma
Vertebral Artery