A diagnostic atlas of tumours of the upper aero-digestive tract : a transnasal video endoscopic approach

Recent advances in flexible endoscopy have ledto the development of the Trans-Nasal FlexibleLaryngo-Esophagoscope (TNLE) which makes visualisation,identification, biopsy and treatment of conditions of theupper aero-digestive tract easier and possible underlocal anaesthesia in an outpatient setting.A unique and vital resource for oncologists, otolaryngologists,gastroenterologists, respiratory physicians, and ENT surgeons,Diagnostic Atlas of Tumors of the Upper Aero-Digestive Tractbrings the reader up-to-date with the correct identificationand diagnosis for malignant disease of the larynx, phary Read more... A Diagnostic Atlas of Tumors of the Upper Aero-Digestive Tract brings readers up to date on the correct identification and diagnosis of malignancies of the larynx, pharynx, and esophagus. The atlas provides broad-based coverage of these anatomical areas and highlights the different pathologies physicians may encounter. Key features of this illustrated guide include: A thorough exploration of the entire upper aero-digestive tract and its pathologies Recent advances in flexible endoscopy, which makes visualization, identification, biopsy, and treatment of conditions of the upper aero-digestive tract easier and possible under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting More than 170 high-quality images Accompanying video clips of the technology available online Accessible and concise, the book is suitable for a range of readers, including: Oncologists, Otolaryngologists, Gastroenterologists, Respiratory and ENT physicians, Maxillo-facial, thoracic, and upper gastrointestinal surgeons, medical students, nurses, and medical trainees. Provides a practical overview that details the advantages and pitfalls in transnasal laryngoesophagoscopy Includes analysis and current treatment of both benign and malignant cancers of the nasopharynx, nose/sinuses, oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, trachea, esophagus, and thyroid Contains illustrated case examples Covers the challenges of this diagnostic approach and the techniques that minimize patients' discomfort Details the choice of treatment and the options and limitations Content: Front Cover; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Video Clips; Chapter 1.1 An introduction to transnasal laryngoesophagoscopy; Chapter 1.2 The technique: General and biopsy of lesions; Chapter 1.3 The patient's experience; Chapter 2.1 Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses; Chapter 2.2 Nasopharynx; Chapter 2.3 Oral cavity; Chapter 2.4.1 Oropharynx tumors; Chapter 2.4.2 Tonsil tumors; Chapter 2.4.3 Base of tongue tumors; Chapter 2.5.1 Supraglottic tumors; Chapter 2.5.2 Glottic tumors; Chapter 2.5.3 Subglottic tumors; Chapter 2.6.1 Hypopharynx tumors; Chapter 2.6.2 Pyriform fossa tumors Abstract: Recent advances in flexible endoscopy have ledto the development of the Trans-Nasal FlexibleLaryngo-Esophagoscope (TNLE) which makes visualisation,identification, biopsy and treatment of conditions of theupper aero-digestive tract easier and possible underlocal anaesthesia in an outpatient setting.A unique and vital resource for oncologists, otolaryngologists,gastroenterologists, respiratory physicians, and ENT surgeons,Diagnostic Atlas of Tumors of the Upper Aero-Digestive Tractbrings the reader up-to-date with the correct identificationand diagnosis for malignant disease of the larynx, phary Recent advances in flexible endoscopy have ledto the development of the Trans-Nasal FlexibleLaryngo-Esophagoscope (TNLE) which makes visualisation, identification, biopsy and treatment of conditions of theupper aero-digestive tract easier and possible underlocal anaesthesia in an outpatient setting. A unique and vital resource for oncologists, otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, respiratory physicians, and ENT surgeons, Diagnostic Atlas of Tumors of the Upper Aero-Digestive Tractbrings the reader up-to-date with the correct identificationand diagnosis for malignant disease of the larynx, phary