Venous Access: External and Internal Jugular Veins The external and internal jugular veins are frequently used for access to the central venous circulation. In this chapter, external jugular venous cutdown,…
Introduction Structures of significance in the lateral neck are primarily vascular. The internal and external jugular veins and the common, internal, and external carotid arteries are all approached from the…
Parathyroidectomy Jarrett E. Walsh Geeta Lal In experienced hands, parathyroidectomy is >95% successful in curing hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism may result from the overactivity of one gland, as in the case of…
Thyroid Lobectomy Anuradha R. Bhama Geeta Lal The thyroid gland, the largest endocrine gland in the body, is located in the midline of the neck and is composed of two…
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst In this section, the anatomy of the upper midline of the neck is explored, and the embryology of the thyroid gland and associated anomalies is discussed through…
Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy Carlos A. Pelaez Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy is now the standard operative technique for long-term airway access at many institutions around the world. There are two slightly different…
Tracheostomy and Cricothyroidotomy Grant O. Lee Kent Choi Tracheostomy is necessary when long-term access to the airway for ventilatory support or respiratory toilet is required. It may also be indicated…
Introduction General surgical procedures involving the neck can be divided into those that are performed through a midline approach and those that are performed through a lateral incision. Accordingly, the…
Laryngoscopy and Endotracheal Intubation Laura A. Adam Kent Choi Laryngoscopy, or visualization of the larynx, is performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. In this chapter, indirect (or mirror) laryngoscopy…
Introduction Although not strictly operative procedures, laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation are frequently performed by surgeons. Endotracheal intubation is considered an ESSENTIAL COMMON technique by SCORE, the Surgical Committee on Resident…
