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Oedema Glottidis
Oedema glottidis is defined as the abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues involving the supraglottic and subglottic region where laryngeal mucosa is loose. It is also known as laryngeal oedema. PL Dhingra, Shruti Dhingra and Deeksha Dhingra. 2016. Diseases of Ent, Nose and Throat & Head and neck Surgery. 6th ed. Elsevier, a division of Reed Elsiever India Private Limited References Further reading * * External links Larynx disorders {{Disease-stub} ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otorhinolaryngology
Otorhinolaryngology ( , abbreviated ORL and also known as otolaryngology, otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ORL–H&N or OHNS), or ear, nose, and throat (ENT)) is a surgical subspeciality within medicine that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck. Doctors who specialize in this area are called otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT surgeons or physicians. Patients seek treatment from an otorhinolaryngologist for diseases of the ear, nose, throat, base of the skull, head, and neck. These commonly include functional diseases that affect the senses and activities of eating, drinking, speaking, breathing, swallowing, and hearing. In addition, ENT surgery encompasses the surgical management of cancers and benign tumors and reconstruction of the head and neck as well as plastic surgery of the face and neck. Etymology The term is a combination of New Latin combining forms ('' oto-'' + '' rhino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
