External Ear Disease, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 56-5 - September 15, 2023
Editors: Esther X. Vivas, Matthew Hanson
Language: English
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In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Esther X. Vivas and Matthew Hanson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of External Ear Disease. Featuring… Read more

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In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Esther X. Vivas and Matthew Hanson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of External Ear Disease. Featuring an introductory editorial by Dr. Frank Lucente, this issue covers current topics such as management of foreign bodies in the ear canal; neoplasms of the ear canal; radiation-induced pathology of the ear; acquired stenosis of the ear canal; fungal infectionis and emerging pathogens; and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Foreword
Preface
Disorders of the External Ear-A Historical Perspective
The External Auditory Canal: Examination and Evaluation
Key points
Assessment of the external ear
Cleaning the ear
Examining the ear canal
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Follow the Wax: The Natural Protection of the Ear Canal and Its Biome
Key points
Canal skin migration
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
“Do-It-Yourself” Ear Canal Care
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Drops
Irrigation systems
Wush
OtoSet
Candling
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Supplementary data
Management of Foreign Bodies in the Ear Canal
Key points
Introduction
Evaluation
Management
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
An Overview of Acute Otitis Externa
Key points
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis/risk factors
Microbiology
Diagnosis
Management
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
External Ear Disease: Keratinaceous Lesions of the External Auditory Canal
Key points
Introduction
Keratosis obturans
External auditory canal cholesteatoma
Discussion
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Fungal Infections of the External Auditory Canal and Emerging Pathogens
Key points
Background
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Acquired Stenosis of the External Ear Canal
Key points
Introduction
History/background
Prevalence/incidence
Nomenclature
Etiologies and pathogenesis
Clinical presentation and assessment
Imaging
Treatment
Medical treatment
Surgical treatment
Surgical techniques
Clinical outcomes
Future directions
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Congenital Anomalies of the Ear Canal
Key points
Introduction
Embryology/anatomy
Type 1 branchial cleft cysts
Congenital aural atresia
Congenital aural stenosis
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Dermatologic Conditions of the External Ear: Basics, Updates, and Pearls
Key points
Introduction
Rashes
Benign lesions
Pre-malignant/malignant lesions
Summary
Clinics care points
Neoplasms of the Ear Canal
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Radiotherapy-induced Pathology of the Ear
Key points
Background
Pathogenesis
Nature of the problem
Prevention
Therapeutics
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Skull Base Osteomyelitis: Historical Perspective, Diagnosis and Management Update
Key points
Historical perspective and nomenclature
Patient factors predisposing to skull base osteomyelitis and progression
Disease presentation
Laboratory work-up
Imaging
Surgical management
Microbiology and medical treatment
Summary

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