Main description:

This book provides a simple, step-by-step guide to the identification and sequential management of vascular lesions in the body. Since most vascular lesions occur in the head and neck area, the surgical interventions present challenges with regard to facial growth, airway management and reconstruction options. This book explores the treatment of head and neck vascular malformations and tumors from the perspectives of various specialties, such as otolaryngology, and pediatric, maxillofacial and plastic surgery.

It covers surgical anatomy, pathophysiology, molecular basis, medical treatment, current embolization guidelines and surgical resection and reconstruction options for each type of tumor. It also discusses interventional and diagnostic radiological techniques. Written by leading international specialists, the book is a valuable resource for craniofacial, pediatric, maxillofacial, head and neck, and plastic surgeons as well as pediatricians and otolaryngologists.

Contents:

Terminology and classifications of head and neck vascular lesions.- Pathophysiology and molecular diagnosis of head and neck vascular lesions.- History, presentation, evaluation, evolution and findings of head and neck vascular lesions.- Congenital lesions and syndromes associated with vascular lesions.- Radiological techniques for evaluation, diagnosis and management of head and neck vascular lesions.- Medical management of head and neck vascular lesions.- Pre-surgical interventions in head and neck vascular lesions.- Anatomical and surgical considerations in head and neck vascular lesions.- Vascular tumor management cases.- Surgical management of head and neck vascular lesions.- Reconstruction of head and neck vascular lesions.- Lasers and nonsurgical modalities for head and neck vascular lesions.