Head and neck lesions

Quote from "Pediatric Surgery (Springer Surgery Atlas)" by Prem Puri, Michael E. Höllwarth - "Unlike head and neck teratomas, lymphatic malformations are typically soft and less likely to significantly compress surrounding structures. The prenatal tracheoesophageal displacement index may be useful in predicting the need for surgical airway management at birth."

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Quote from "Pediatric Surgery (Springer Surgery Atlas)" by Prem Puri, Michael E. Höllwarth - "Basic anatomic differences from an adult neck should be borne in mind. The dome of the pleura extends into the neck and is thus vulnerable to injury. The trachea is pliable and can be difficult to palpate. It can be easily retracted to a great extent with little pull, and care must be taken to distinguish it from the carotid vessels. The paediatric neck is short, so the operative field is confined. Finally, the cricoid can be injured if it is not correctly identified." Quote from "Pediatric Surgery (Springer Surgery Atlas)" by Prem Puri, Michael E. Höllwarth - "Subglottic steno…

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Quote from "Pediatric Surgery (Springer Surgery Atlas)" by Prem Puri, Michael E. Höllwarth - "The lower respiratory tract must be free of infection and excessive secretions when decannulation is contemplated. Microlaryngoscopy and bronchoscopy must be performed to reveal any stomal granulations in the trachea or any suprastomal collapse obstructing the lumen, as well as to evaluate the mobility of the vocal cords."

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