The surgeon assumes responsibility for all factors that might influence the success of his or her craft, so a knowledge of potential complications is essential. Complications in Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery fills an important gap in the field by examining complications in all areas related to otolaryngology and head and neck surgery (excluding facial plastic and aesthetic surgery). From procedures in the middle and inner ear, paranasal sinuses, and salivary glands, through endoscopic skull base surgery, to airway management, laryngectomy, thyroid surgery, and much more, this book is a practical reference for any surgeon.

Special Features:

- A comprehensive guide to the risks and complications in otology, rhinology, and head and neck surgery- Written by a team of leading authorities from around the world, it presents the reader with a wealth of clinical experience in every instructive chapter- Formatted for easy accessibility, including a definition of each complication and its sequelae, the incidence of occurrence, the point during surgery when it is most likely to happen, tips for avoiding it, and techniques for managing it- Includes current scientific, evidence-based information throughout- More than 360 full-color intraoperative photographs, endoscopic images, and illustrations to help readers visualize surgical problems and solutions for every case, including revision surgery

This unique book is essential reading for all surgeons who need to prepare for and manage every contingency for the best possible outcomes in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

Section I Otology and Lateral Skull Base
1 Outer Ear and External Auditory Canal
2 Tympanic Membrane Reconstruction: Difficult Situations and Complications
3 Management and Prevention of Complications in Stapes Surgery and Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
4 Complications of Mastoidectomy
5 Complications in Cochlear Implants and Implantable Hearing Devices
6 Complications in Surgery of the Lateral Skull Base
Section II Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery
7 Complications Following Surgery of the Septum and Turbinates
8 Complications Following Surgery of the Nasolacrimal System
9 Complications in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
10 Complications in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
11 External Approaches to the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base
Section III Complications of Head and Neck Surgery
IIIA Surgery of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx
12 Complications of Adenotonsillectomy
13 Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery
14 Complications in Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
15 Pull Through, Visor Flap, and Transmandibular Surgery
IIIB Surgery of the Larynx, Trachea, Hypopharynx, and Esophagus
16 Intubation Injuries and Airway Management
17 Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Complications
18 Complications of Tracheotomy
19 Complications in Transoral Laser Microsurgery of Malignant Tumors of the Larynx and Hypopharynx
20 Complications after Total Laryngectomy, Pharyngolaryngectomy, and Conservative Laryngeal Surgery
21 Cricotracheal Resection and Anastomosis
IIIC Surgery of the Major Salivary Glands
22 Complications of Surgery of the Salivary Glands and Sialoendoscopy
IIID Surgery of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
23 Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
24 Open Neck Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
IIIE Surgery of the Neck
25 Neck Dissections
26 Complications in Surgery of the Parapharyngeal Space
27 Infectious Diseases (Lymphadenopathies, Abscesses, Necrotizing Fasciitis
IIIF Reconstructive Surgery
28 Complications in Myocutaneous and Local Flaps
29 Reconstructive Surgery: Free Fasciocutaneous Flaps and Bone-Containing Flaps
30 Reconstructive Surgery: Pedicled and Free Visceral Flaps