Self-retaining retractors in head and neck surgery

2005 ◽  
Vol 119 (10) ◽  
pp. 813-815 ◽  
Author(s):  
A S Banerjee ◽  
F W Stafford
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Skin Incision ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Carotid Sheath ◽  
Wine Glass ◽  
Good Exposure

The Norfolk and Norwich retractor is a vital tool in head and neck surgery. It is of great aid in training junior surgeons and has become an integral part of the standard neck dissection instrument set in our unit. This retractor enables good exposure of the carotid sheath, its atraumatic blunt tip retracting the carotid sheath without damage. It makes a single skin incision for neck exposure possible, rather than a Y, T or wine glass incision, avoiding a three-point junction, especially in the post-irradiated neck. In thyroid surgery it reduces the need for manual retraction thereby relieving the assistant surgeon and enhancing the quality of the learning experience.

Predictors of Quality‐of‐Life Improvements Following Global Head and Neck Surgery Trips to Underserved Regions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat A. Panuganti ◽  
Aria Jafari ◽  
Sarek Shen ◽  
Jesse R. Qualliotine ◽  
Elizabeth A. Schueth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery

Quality of Life Assessment in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery As Evaluated by Lay Caregivers

1999 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel G. Deschler ◽  
Kathleen A. Walsh ◽  
Stephanie Friedman ◽  
Richard E. Hayden
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment

Advances in regenerative medicine for otolaryngology/head and neck surgery

BMJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. m718
Author(s):  
Michael J McPhail ◽  
Jeffrey R Janus ◽  
David G Lott
Keyword(s):  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Vocal Communication ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Current Standard ◽  
Vital Functions ◽  
Neck Disorders

ABSTRACT Head and neck structures govern the vital functions of breathing and swallowing. Additionally, these structures facilitate our sense of self through vocal communication, hearing, facial animation, and physical appearance. Loss of these functions can lead to loss of life or greatly affect quality of life. Regenerative medicine is a rapidly developing field that aims to repair or replace damaged cells, tissues, and organs. Although the field is largely in its nascence, regenerative medicine holds promise for improving on conventional treatments for head and neck disorders or providing therapies where no current standard exists. This review presents milestones in the research of regenerative medicine in head and neck surgery.

‘From Felix to the helix, and from the cradle to the grave – Semon's contribution to thyroid surgery’, Royal Society of Medicine, 1 November 2019, London, UK

2020 ◽  
Vol 134 (5) ◽  
pp. 381-386
Author(s):  
J C Watkinson
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Royal Society ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
History Of ◽  
President Elect

Mr President, Mr President Elect, Fellows and Members, Ladies and Gentleman, it is a pleasure to address the Section of Laryngology this morning and deliver the 94th Semon Lecture. I would like to thank the Semon Committee for their kind invitation. My lecture will discuss Sir Felix Semon (the man himself), highlight the history of head and neck surgery, and then discuss the requirements of a modern-day thyroid surgeon. I have no conflict of interest and nothing to declare.

How we do it: ‘tonsil swabs please’ – an alternative use in open neck surgery

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
E Mathew ◽  
D Nair ◽  
T Rourke ◽  
R Corbridge
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Thermal Damage ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Skin Incision ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Skin Closure ◽  
Parathyroid Surgery ◽  
Accidental Injury ◽  
Exposed Skin

Abstract Background Thyroid and parathyroid surgery often involves the use of heated instruments for dissection. Whilst these are beneficial, accidental thermal damage to the exposed skin edges can occur, resulting in an unsatisfactory cosmetic outcome. Tonsil swabs can be used in head and neck surgery intra-operatively to control bleeding. This paper describes an alternative use for them in protecting wound edges during the procedure. Method Damp tonsil swabs are sutured onto the wound edges after the initial skin incision. They remain present for the duration of the surgery and are removed at the time of skin closure. Results The tonsil swabs provide protection and help avoid accidental injury to the skin. No complications with this technique have been experienced. Conclusion This paper describes a simple, effective and practical technique for protecting the skin during neck procedures using resources readily available in a standard ENT operating theatre.

Risk factors for recurrent nerve palsy after thyroid surgery: a national study of patients treated at Danish departments of ENT Head and Neck Surgery

2013 ◽  
Vol 271 (8) ◽  
pp. 2267-2276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Godballe ◽  
Anders Rørbæk Madsen ◽  
Christian Hjort Sørensen ◽  
Sten Schytte ◽  
Waldemar Trolle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
National Study ◽  
Recurrent Nerve ◽  
Recurrent Nerve Palsy

Quality of life in patients older than 75 years following major head and neck surgery

Head & Neck ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 932-939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avi Khafif ◽  
Jennie Posen ◽  
Yaron Yagil ◽  
Michael Beiser ◽  
Ziv Gil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery
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