Salivary Gland Disorders

Co-edited by Eugene N. Myers, a world-famous expert in the field, this is the last word on salivary gland disorders. Covering everything from practical diagnosis to gland tumor therapy, this is a crucial work for any surgeon working in the facial or neck regions.

Co-edited by Eugene N. Myers, a world-famous expert in the field, this has got to be the last word on salivary gland disorders. These disorders cover a broad array of diseases, both benign and malignant. Thus, the contents of this book have been organized to reflect the diversity of salivary gland anatomy, physiology, and dysfunction in various states of disease. This means that the evolution of the field and its diagnostic and therapeutic management are better demonstrated. The text addresses practical diagnostic approaches, then continues with congenital and acquired salivary dysfunction. Finally, it tackles assessment and therapy for benign and malignant tumors of the salivary glands. Contributions have come from internationally known authorities in this field, and photographs and sketches are included to illustrate the disorders and surgical techniques described. Covering everything from practical diagnosis to gland tumor therapy, this really is a crucial work for any surgeon working in the facial or neck regions.

Edited by the world famous ORL expert Eugene Myers from Pittsburgh Covers the complete management of salivary gland disorders Highly structured and user-friendly layout With sections on office-based procedures Comprehensive and authoritative topic addressed by international leaders in salivary disorders Artist drawings and photographs of surgical techniques Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Anatomy, Function, and Evaluation of the Salivary Glands.- Imaging of the Salivary Glands.- Pathology of Salivary Gland Disease.- Biopsy of Minor Salivary Glands of the Lip.- Treatment of Frey's Syndrome.- Sialendoscopy.- Removal of Calculi or Strictures in Salivary Ducts that Cannot be Removed by Sialendoscopy.- Fine-needle Aspiration Biopsy.- Management of Infections of the Salivary Glands.- Management of Mucocele and Ranula.- Xerostomia.- Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Salivary Gland Disorders.- Disorders of the Salivary Glands in Children.- Superficial Parotidectomy.- Total Parotidectomy.- Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma.- Management of the Mass in the Buccal Space.- Management of the Mass in the Prestyloid Parapharyngeal Space.- Vascular Lesions of Salivary Glands.- Tumors of Minor Salivary Gland Origin.- Management of Tumors of the Submandibular and Sublingual Glands.- Management of Cancer Metastatic to the Parotid Gland.- Temporal Bone Resection.- Facial Nerve Reconstruction.- Management of the Neck in Cancer of the Salivary Glands.- Reconstruction After Excision of Cancer of the Salivary Glands.- Role of Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Tumors of the Salivary Glands.- Chemotherapy in the Management of Malignant Tumors of Salivary Gland Origin.- Quality of Life in Patients with Disease and Tumors of Salivary Gland Origin.