Venous Access: The Subclavian Vein and the Cephalic Vein in the Deltopectoral Groove Percutaneous cannulation of the subclavian vein is frequently used for rapid access to the central venous circulation…
Introduction The pectoral region is described in this section. Structures of importance for venous access include the subclavian and cephalic veins. The approach to the axillary artery is described in…
Neck Exploration for Trauma Kevin D. Helling Carlos A. Pelaez Traumatic injuries to the neck can be complicated and difficult to treat as they threaten both life and function. Due…
Operations for Zenker’s Diverticulum Zenker’s diverticulum is an outpouching of the cervical esophagus. Mucosa of the esophagus protrudes through an anatomically weak area between the cricopharyngeus inferiorly and the thyropharyngeus,…
Lymph Node Dissections of the Neck Anuradha R. Bhama Geeta Lal Neck dissections encompass a wide variety of terminology and procedures. Each operation is tailored to the illness and the…
Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy and Scalene Node Biopsy Lymph node biopsy is only very rarely performed now for diagnostic purposes. Cervical lymph node biopsy should only be performed when a…
Carotid Endarterectomy Parth B. Amin Timothy F. Kresowik The carotid bifurcation in the neck is a frequent site of atherosclerosis. Thromboembolic events originating from atherosclerotic plaque at this location are…
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…
