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American Academy of Otolaryngology
The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, originally started in the 1924, is the world's largest organization of over 13,000 specialist related to the area of ears, nose, a...
The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, originally started in the 1924, is the world's largest organization of over 13,000 specialist related to the area of ears, nose, a...
Anaplastic thyroid cancer
Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is a form of thyroid cancer which has a very poor prognosis (14% ten-year survival rate) due to its aggressive behavior and resistance to cancer treatments.
Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is a form of thyroid cancer which has a very poor prognosis (14% ten-year survival rate) due to its aggressive behavior and resistance to cancer treatments.
Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery is a monthly professional medical journal published by the American Medical Association.
Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery is a monthly professional medical journal published by the American Medical Association.
Autoimmune inner ear disease
Autoimmune inner ear disease is a suspected autoimmune disease characterized by rapidly progressive bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
Autoimmune inner ear disease is a suspected autoimmune disease characterized by rapidly progressive bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
Balloon Sinuplasty
Balloon sinuplasty is an endoscopic surgical procedure for the treatment of blocked nasal sinuses.
Balloon sinuplasty is an endoscopic surgical procedure for the treatment of blocked nasal sinuses.
Balloon sinuplasty
Balloon sinuplasty is an endoscopic surgical procedure for the treatment of blocked nasal sinuses.
Balloon sinuplasty is an endoscopic surgical procedure for the treatment of blocked nasal sinuses.
Bell's palsy
Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII that results in the inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.
Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII that results in the inability to control facial muscles on the affected side.
Bone Anchored Hearing Aid
A Bone-anchored hearing aid is a type of hearing aid based on bone conduction.
A Bone-anchored hearing aid is a type of hearing aid based on bone conduction.
Bone anchored hearing aid
A Bone-anchored hearing aid is a type of hearing aid based on bone conduction.
A Bone-anchored hearing aid is a type of hearing aid based on bone conduction.
Bronchotomy
Bronchotomy is a medical term used to describe a surgical incision into the throat; now largely superseded by the terms laryngotomy, thyrotomy and tracheotomy, which indicate more accurately the...
Bronchotomy is a medical term used to describe a surgical incision into the throat; now largely superseded by the terms laryngotomy, thyrotomy and tracheotomy, which indicate more accurately the...
Catarrh
Catarrh is a disorder of inflammation of the mucous membranes.
Catarrh is a disorder of inflammation of the mucous membranes.
Chin sling
A chin sling is a synthetic lining used in chin augmentation to lift the tissues under the chin and neck.
A chin sling is a synthetic lining used in chin augmentation to lift the tissues under the chin and neck.
Cholesteatoma
Cholesteatoma is a destructive and expanding growth consisting of keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear and/or mastoid process.
Cholesteatoma is a destructive and expanding growth consisting of keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear and/or mastoid process.
Computer-assisted surgery
Computer assisted surgery (CAS) represents a surgical concept and set of methods, that use computer technology for presurgical planning, and for guiding or performing surgical interventions.
Computer assisted surgery (CAS) represents a surgical concept and set of methods, that use computer technology for presurgical planning, and for guiding or performing surgical interventions.
Cystic hygroma
A cystic hygroma is a congenital multiloculated lymphatic lesion that can arise anywhere, but is classically found in the left posterior triangle of the neck.
A cystic hygroma is a congenital multiloculated lymphatic lesion that can arise anywhere, but is classically found in the left posterior triangle of the neck.
Dafydd Stephens
Professor Dafydd Stephens, is an Audiological Physician; Honorary Professor of Audiological Medicine at the Cardiff School of Medicine, Cardiff University and Visiting Professor at Swansea Unive...
Professor Dafydd Stephens, is an Audiological Physician; Honorary Professor of Audiological Medicine at the Cardiff School of Medicine, Cardiff University and Visiting Professor at Swansea Unive...
Ear disease
Ear disease is a subfield of otolaryngology addressing the pathology of the ear.
Ear disease is a subfield of otolaryngology addressing the pathology of the ear.
East Asian blepharoplasty
Asian blepharoplasty, also known as "double eyelid surgery," is a type of cosmetic surgery where the skin around the eye is reshaped (blepharoplasty).
Asian blepharoplasty, also known as "double eyelid surgery," is a type of cosmetic surgery where the skin around the eye is reshaped (blepharoplasty).
Facial nerve paralysis
Facial nerve paralysis is a common problem that involves the paralysis of any structures innervated by the facial nerve.
Facial nerve paralysis is a common problem that involves the paralysis of any structures innervated by the facial nerve.
Facial rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation is any cosmetic or medical procedure used to increase or restore the appearance of a younger age to human face.
Facial rejuvenation is any cosmetic or medical procedure used to increase or restore the appearance of a younger age to human face.
Follicular thyroid cancer
Follicular thyroid cancer accounts for 15% of thyroid cancer which occurs more commonly in women of over 50 years old.
Follicular thyroid cancer accounts for 15% of thyroid cancer which occurs more commonly in women of over 50 years old.
Forehead lift
A forehead lift, also known as a browlift or browplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to elevate a drooping eyebrow that may obstruct vision and/or to remove the deep “worry” lines that ...
A forehead lift, also known as a browlift or browplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to elevate a drooping eyebrow that may obstruct vision and/or to remove the deep “worry” lines that ...
Frenuloplasty
Frenuloplasty is the surgical alteration of a frenulum when its presence restricts range of motion between interconnected tissues.
Frenuloplasty is the surgical alteration of a frenulum when its presence restricts range of motion between interconnected tissues.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is the mainstay in the surgical treatment of sinusitis and nasal polyps, including bacterial, fungal, recurrent acute, and chronic sinus problems.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is the mainstay in the surgical treatment of sinusitis and nasal polyps, including bacterial, fungal, recurrent acute, and chronic sinus problems.
Georges Portmann
Georges Portmann was a French physician.
Georges Portmann was a French physician.
Head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer refers to a group of biologically similar cancers that start in the upper aerodigestive tract, including the lip, oral cavity, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and ...
Head and neck cancer refers to a group of biologically similar cancers that start in the upper aerodigestive tract, including the lip, oral cavity, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and ...
Head and neck pathology
Head and Neck pathology is the subspecialty of surgical pathology and dentistry which deals with the diagnosis and characterization of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the neck, scalp, ...
Head and Neck pathology is the subspecialty of surgical pathology and dentistry which deals with the diagnosis and characterization of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the neck, scalp, ...
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, formerly known as Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome, is a genetic disorder that can result in abnormal blood vessel formation in the brain, lungs and gastro...
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, formerly known as Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome, is a genetic disorder that can result in abnormal blood vessel formation in the brain, lungs and gastro...
History of tracheal intubation
Tracheal intubation, an invasive medical procedure, is the placement of a flexible plastic catheter into the trachea.
Tracheal intubation, an invasive medical procedure, is the placement of a flexible plastic catheter into the trachea.
House-Brackmann score
The House-Brackmann score is a score to grade the degree of nerve damage in a facial nerve palsy.
The House-Brackmann score is a score to grade the degree of nerve damage in a facial nerve palsy.
Interventional thyroid ultrasound
Interventional thyroid ultrasound is a treatment for thyroid cysts and metastatic thyroid cancer lymph nodes.
Interventional thyroid ultrasound is a treatment for thyroid cysts and metastatic thyroid cancer lymph nodes.
Interventional ultrasonography
Interventional ultrasonography is the use of ultrasound to guide invasive procedures.
Interventional ultrasonography is the use of ultrasound to guide invasive procedures.
Jack Paradise
Jack L. Paradise is a professor emeritus of pediatrics at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a leading researcher of the placement of tympanostomy tubes in children with persistent ...
Jack L. Paradise is a professor emeritus of pediatrics at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a leading researcher of the placement of tympanostomy tubes in children with persistent ...
Killian's dehiscence
Killian's dehiscence is a triangular area in the wall of the pharynx between the thyropharyngeus part of the inferior constrictor of the pharynx and the cricopharyngeus muscle, also of the infer...
Killian's dehiscence is a triangular area in the wall of the pharynx between the thyropharyngeus part of the inferior constrictor of the pharynx and the cricopharyngeus muscle, also of the infer...
Laryngology
Laryngology is that branch of medicine which deals with disorders, diseases and injuries of the vocal apparatus, especially the larynx.
Laryngology is that branch of medicine which deals with disorders, diseases and injuries of the vocal apparatus, especially the larynx.
Lingual frenectomy
A lingual frenectomy is a form of frenectomy associated with the tongue.
A lingual frenectomy is a form of frenectomy associated with the tongue.
Lip enhancement
Lip enhancement is a type of cosmetic surgery that aims to improve the appearance of the lips by increasing their fullness through enlargement.
Lip enhancement is a type of cosmetic surgery that aims to improve the appearance of the lips by increasing their fullness through enlargement.
Lipoflavonoid
Lipoflavonoid is a proprietary, over-the-counter, nutrient formula created in 1961, by DSE Healthcare Solutions, to help combat tinnitus (sounds in the ears).
Lipoflavonoid is a proprietary, over-the-counter, nutrient formula created in 1961, by DSE Healthcare Solutions, to help combat tinnitus (sounds in the ears).
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital is a specialty hospital in New York City that was founded in 1869 and is currently located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 210th East 64th Street.
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital is a specialty hospital in New York City that was founded in 1869 and is currently located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 210th East 64th Street.
Medullary thyroid cancer
Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a form of thyroid carcinoma which originates from the parafollicular cells (C cells), which produce the hormone calcitonin.
Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a form of thyroid carcinoma which originates from the parafollicular cells (C cells), which produce the hormone calcitonin.
Michael W. Vannier
Michael W. Vannier (born January 12, 1949) is a radiologist in Chicago.
Michael W. Vannier (born January 12, 1949) is a radiologist in Chicago.
Minimal Access Cranial Suspension
Minimal Access Cranial Suspension is a form of facial surgery or rhytidectomy used to reduce wrinkles and lift sagging facial tissue and originally developed in Belgium.
Minimal Access Cranial Suspension is a form of facial surgery or rhytidectomy used to reduce wrinkles and lift sagging facial tissue and originally developed in Belgium.
Minimal-access cranial suspension
Minimal-access cranial suspension is a form of facial surgery or rhytidectomy used to reduce wrinkles and lift sagging facial tissue and originally developed in Belgium.
Minimal-access cranial suspension is a form of facial surgery or rhytidectomy used to reduce wrinkles and lift sagging facial tissue and originally developed in Belgium.
Mouth ulcer
A mouth ulcer (, from Latin ulcus and that from Greek "ἕλκος" - elkos, "wound"), oral ulcer, or, in American English, canker sore is an open sore inside the mouth, or rarely ...
A mouth ulcer (, from Latin ulcus and that from Greek "ἕλκος" - elkos, "wound"), oral ulcer, or, in American English, canker sore is an open sore inside the mouth, or rarely ...
Nancy Snyderman
Nancy L. Snyderman, MD is an American physician and broadcast journalist.
Nancy L. Snyderman, MD is an American physician and broadcast journalist.
Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma
Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (also called juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma) is a histologically benign but locally aggressive vascular tumor that grows in the back of the nasal cavity.
Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (also called juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma) is a histologically benign but locally aggressive vascular tumor that grows in the back of the nasal cavity.
Neck dissection
The neck dissection is a surgical procedure for control of neck lymph node metastasis from Squamous cell carcinoma and Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
The neck dissection is a surgical procedure for control of neck lymph node metastasis from Squamous cell carcinoma and Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Neurotology
Neurotology or neuro-otology is a branch of clinical medicine which studies and treats neurological disorders of the ear.
Neurotology or neuro-otology is a branch of clinical medicine which studies and treats neurological disorders of the ear.
Oral allergy syndrome
Oral allergy syndrome or OAS is a type of food allergy classified by a cluster of allergic reactions in the mouth in response to eating certain fruits, nuts, and vegetables that typically ...
Oral allergy syndrome or OAS is a type of food allergy classified by a cluster of allergic reactions in the mouth in response to eating certain fruits, nuts, and vegetables that typically ...
Oral cancer
Oral cancer is a subtype of head and neck cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity.
Oral cancer is a subtype of head and neck cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity.
Oropharyngeal cancer
Oropharyngeal cancer is a disease which malignant cells form in the tissue of oropharynx.
Oropharyngeal cancer is a disease which malignant cells form in the tissue of oropharynx.
Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology or ENT is the branch of medicine and surgery that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck.
Otolaryngology or ENT is the branch of medicine and surgery that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck.
Otoplasty
Otoplasty denotes the surgical and non-surgical procedures for correcting the deformities and defects of the external ear; and for reconstructing a missing ear, consequent to congenital conditio...
Otoplasty denotes the surgical and non-surgical procedures for correcting the deformities and defects of the external ear; and for reconstructing a missing ear, consequent to congenital conditio...
Oxybuprocaine
Oxybuprocaine, also known as benoxinate or BNX, is the name of a local anesthetic, which is used especially in ophthalmology and otolaryngology.
Oxybuprocaine, also known as benoxinate or BNX, is the name of a local anesthetic, which is used especially in ophthalmology and otolaryngology.
Papillary thyroid cancer
Papillary thyroid cancer or papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer, representing 75% to 85% of all thyroid cancer cases.
Papillary thyroid cancer or papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer, representing 75% to 85% of all thyroid cancer cases.
Patient registration
Patient registration is the concept and set of methods needed to correlate the reference position of a virtual 3D dataset gathered by computer medical imaging with the reference position of the ...
Patient registration is the concept and set of methods needed to correlate the reference position of a virtual 3D dataset gathered by computer medical imaging with the reference position of the ...
Perichondritis
Perichondritis is inflammation of the perichondrium, a layer of connective tissue which surrounds cartilage.
Perichondritis is inflammation of the perichondrium, a layer of connective tissue which surrounds cartilage.
Persistent thyroglossal duct
A persistent thyroglossal duct is a usually benign medical condition in which the thyroglossal duct, a structure usually only found during embryonic development, fails to atrophy.
A persistent thyroglossal duct is a usually benign medical condition in which the thyroglossal duct, a structure usually only found during embryonic development, fails to atrophy.
Reconstructive surgery
Reconstructive surgery is, in its broadest sense, the use of surgery to restore the form and function of the body, although Maxillo-Facial Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons and Otolaryngologists do rec...
Reconstructive surgery is, in its broadest sense, the use of surgery to restore the form and function of the body, although Maxillo-Facial Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons and Otolaryngologists do rec...
Restylane
Restylane is the trade name for a range of products with a specific formulation of non-animal sourced hyaluronic acid (HA) most commonly used for lip enhancement (volume and contouring).
Restylane is the trade name for a range of products with a specific formulation of non-animal sourced hyaluronic acid (HA) most commonly used for lip enhancement (volume and contouring).
Rhinology
Rhinology (Greek: ῥίς, gen.: ῥινός - rhis, rhinos "nose") is the study of the nose, including the sinuses.
Rhinology (Greek: ῥίς, gen.: ῥινός - rhis, rhinos "nose") is the study of the nose, including the sinuses.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty (ῥίς rhis, nose + πλάσσειν plassein, to shape), also nose job, is a plastic surgery procedure for correcting and reconstructing the form, restoring the functi...
Rhinoplasty (ῥίς rhis, nose + πλάσσειν plassein, to shape), also nose job, is a plastic surgery procedure for correcting and reconstructing the form, restoring the functi...
Rhytidectomy
A facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy, is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure used to give a more youthful appearance.
A facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy, is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure used to give a more youthful appearance.
Richard Luchsinger
Richard Luchsinger (1900–1993) was a Swiss Doctor who made early contributions to the field of Speech Language Pathology, specifically in "phoniatry" or the study of voice.
Richard Luchsinger (1900–1993) was a Swiss Doctor who made early contributions to the field of Speech Language Pathology, specifically in "phoniatry" or the study of voice.
Robert Clyde Lynch
Robert Clyde Lynch (1880 - 1931) was a physician from the United States.
Robert Clyde Lynch (1880 - 1931) was a physician from the United States.
Septoplasty
Septoplasty is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten the nasal septum, the partition between the two nasal cavities.
Septoplasty is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten the nasal septum, the partition between the two nasal cavities.
SMAS
SMAS is an acronym for Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System.
SMAS is an acronym for Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System.
Snorelift
Snorelift is a procedure for treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Snorelift is a procedure for treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Snoring
Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping.
Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping.
Stomatognathic system
In anatomy, the stomatognathic system consists of the mouth, jaws, and closely associated structures.
In anatomy, the stomatognathic system consists of the mouth, jaws, and closely associated structures.
Subglottic stenosis
Subglottic stenosis can be of two forms, namely Congenital subglottic stenosis and Acquired Subglottic stenosis.
Subglottic stenosis can be of two forms, namely Congenital subglottic stenosis and Acquired Subglottic stenosis.
Throat cancer
The term head and neck cancer refers to a group of biologically similar cancers originating from the upper aerodigestive tract, including the lip, oral cavity (mouth), nasal cavity, paranasal si...
The term head and neck cancer refers to a group of biologically similar cancers originating from the upper aerodigestive tract, including the lip, oral cavity (mouth), nasal cavity, paranasal si...
Thyroglossal cyst
A thyroglossal cyst is a fibrous cyst that forms from a persistent thyroglossal duct.
A thyroglossal cyst is a fibrous cyst that forms from a persistent thyroglossal duct.
Thyroid neoplasm
Thyroid neoplasm is a neoplasm or tumor of the thyroid.
Thyroid neoplasm is a neoplasm or tumor of the thyroid.
Thyrotomy
Thyrotomy (also called thyroidotomy, median laryngotomy, laryngofissure or thyrofissure) is an incision of the larynx through the thyroid cartilage.
Thyrotomy (also called thyroidotomy, median laryngotomy, laryngofissure or thyrofissure) is an incision of the larynx through the thyroid cartilage.
Tracheal intubation
Tracheal intubation, usually simply referred to as intubation, is the placement of a flexible plastic or rubber tube into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an open airway or to serve as a...
Tracheal intubation, usually simply referred to as intubation, is the placement of a flexible plastic or rubber tube into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an open airway or to serve as a...
Tracheotomy
Among the oldest described surgical procedures, tracheotomy (also referred to as pharyngotomy, laryngotomy, and tracheostomy) consists of making an incision on the anterior asp...
Among the oldest described surgical procedures, tracheotomy (also referred to as pharyngotomy, laryngotomy, and tracheostomy) consists of making an incision on the anterior asp...
TWJ Foundation
The TWJ Foundation (Thomas Whickham Jones) was founded in 1954 and became a registered charity on 14th March 1974 through the generosity of Mrs.
The TWJ Foundation (Thomas Whickham Jones) was founded in 1954 and became a registered charity on 14th March 1974 through the generosity of Mrs.
Victor Negus
Sir Victor Ewings Negus, MS, FRCS (6 February 1887 – 15 July 1974) was a British surgeon who specialised in laryngology and also made fundamental contributions to comparative anatomy with ...
Sir Victor Ewings Negus, MS, FRCS (6 February 1887 – 15 July 1974) was a British surgeon who specialised in laryngology and also made fundamental contributions to comparative anatomy with ...
Vocal cord dysfunction
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a condition that affects the vocal folds, commonly referred to as the vocal cords, which is characterized by full or partial vocal fold closure that usually occur...
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a condition that affects the vocal folds, commonly referred to as the vocal cords, which is characterized by full or partial vocal fold closure that usually occur...
Wilhelm Meyer (physician)
The Danish physician Wilhelm Meyer (1824-1895) was the first to describe the clinical condition of nasal obstruction (blocked nose) with chronic mouth breathing, snoring, dull facial expression,...
The Danish physician Wilhelm Meyer (1824-1895) was the first to describe the clinical condition of nasal obstruction (blocked nose) with chronic mouth breathing, snoring, dull facial expression,...