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The Ears
Hearing loss affects one in ten North Americans. The unique domain of Otolaryngologists is the treatment of ear disorders. They are trained in both the medical and surgical treatment of hearing, ear infections, balance disorders, ear noise (tinnitus), nerve pain, and facial and cranial nerve disorders. Otolaryngologists also manage congenital (birth) disorders of the outer and inner ear.
The Nose
About 35 million people develop chronic sinusitis each year, making it one of the most common health complaints in America. Care of the nasal cavity and sinuses is one of the primary skills of Otolaryngologists. Management of the nasal area includes allergies and sense of smell. Breathing through, and the appearance of, the nose are also part of Otolaryngologists' expertise. Nobody in the region has more training and experience in sinus surgery or nasal surgery.
The Throat
Communicating, speech, singing and eating a meal all involve this vital area. Otolaryngologists have expertise in managing diseases of the larynx (voice box) and the upper aero-digestive tract or esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders. Also, the diagnosis and treatment of reflux has become increasingly important in our specialty.
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Exparel (Lipsomal Bupivicaine) in Adult Post Tonsillectomy Pain
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Oral Pathology
TODD FILES / Professional FilesORAL PATHOLOGY----DANIEL TODD, MD ANATOMY ORAL CAVITY VERMILLION BORDER OF LIPS TO THE ----ANT TONSILLAR PILLAR (PALATOPHARYNGEOUS)/JUNCTION HARD AND SOFT PALATE/CIRCUMVALLATE PAPILLAE OROPHARYNX PALATAL PLANE----HYOID PLANE OC/OP TASTE AND SENSATION EPIGLOTTIS----TASTE (SVA)-&-SENSATION(GSA)=INT BR OF SLN(ARNOLD’S) BOT--------TASTE(SVA)-&--SENSATION(GSA)==LINGUAL BR OF GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL(JACOBSEN’S) PALATE-----TASTE(SVA)=GSPN(VIDIAN N OF THE PTERYGOPALATINE CANAL=CN7)--------SENSATION(GSA)=GREATER PALATINE NERVE (V2) ORAL TONGUE----TASTE(SVA)=CHORDAE TYMPANI=CN7-------SENSATION(GSA)=LINGUAL NERVE (V3) V3, 9 AND 10 CAN ALL GIVE YOU REFERRED OTALGIA! TASTE = GUSTATION = THE ABILITY TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN VARYING GUSTATORY STIMULI (BITTER, SWEET, SALTY, AND SOUR) LIKE AUDITION AN ANALYTICAL SENSE-----VS OLFACTION AND VISION = SYNTHETIC SENSES FLAVOR = TASTE + OLFACTION (75%) + TACTILE AND CHEMICAL SENSATION CAN STIM A TASTE WITH IV SUBSTANCES—CHEMORECEPTORS VARIOUS DYSGEUSIAS INCLUDE PHANTOGEUSIA, ECT. .
Superior Semicircular Canal Dehissence Syndrome
COMMON CONDITIONSDescribed by Lloyd Minor in 1998, the dehissent superior semicircular canal syndrome is a relatively common cause of hearing and balance problems. Basically there is a "third window" in the otic capsule that dissipates sound energy.
Superior Semicircular Canal Dehissence Syndrome
TODD FILES / Otology / Superior Semi Circular Canal DehissenceDescribed by Lloyd Minor in 1998, the dehissent superior semicircular canal syndrome is a relatively common cause of hearing and balance problems. Basically there is a "third window" in the otic capsule that dissipates sound energy.
Castleman's Disease
TODD FILES / Head and NeckBenign Lymphoproliferative Lymphoid Hyperplasia. 75% in the mediastinum.
Castleman's Disease
TODD FILES / Systemic DiseasesBenign Lymphoproliferative Lymphoid Hyperplasia. 75% in the mediastinum.
Mastoiditis/Meningitis
TODD FILES / Infectious DiseaseMASTOIDITIS FOR THE PROCESS TO LEAD TO COMPLICATION INFECTION SPREADS FROM PNEUMATIZED AREAS OF TEMPORAL BONE------GRANULATION TISSUE MUST OBSTRUCT AREA SUCH THAT PURULENCE CAN NOT DRAIN AND THE AREA IS UNABLE TO BE AERATED----PROFBABLY A CONTINUOUM FROM MUCOSAL “CONCOMITANT” MASTOIDITIS WHICH CAN EITHER LEAD TO CHRONIC GRANULOMATOUS MASTOIDITIS OR COALESCENT OR CHRONIC OSTEOLYTIC MASTOIDITIS “ OSTEITIS MASTOIDEA ” USUAL PATHOGENS FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN----PNEUMOCOCCUS-----H. INF----MCAT—ALSO KLEBSIELLA AND Sa NEONATES >2 WEEKS=G-ENTERICS >2WEEKS=Sa CLINICAL INDICATORS OF IMPENDING COMPLICATIONS: 1.
Amyloidosis
VOICE AND SWALLOWING / Voice DisordersAmyloidosis is a rare disorder of immune complex deposition in tissues. The larynx is the most common site in the head and neck, although it really can affect any tissues in the body.