Diseases of the External Ear

 This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the external ear (pinna).

Beginning with an overview of the embryology, anatomy and physiology, the following chapters discuss different disorders including congenital anomalies, trauma, inflammation and lesions.

Presented in an easy to follow format, the book offers step by step guidance on otoplasty (ear reshaping), with pre-, intra- and post-operative photographs.

Written by a recognised ENT Surgeon from Tyrone County Hospital, Northern Ireland, this useful reference includes more than 250 images and illustrations and an extensive bibliography.

 

Key points

• Practical guide to diagnosis and treatment of external ear diseases
• Covers numerous disorders – congenital, trauma, inflammation and lesions
• Includes step by step guidance on otoplasty
• Authored by expert surgeon from Tyrone County Hospital, Northern Ireland

1. Evolution of External Ear 1

2. Embryology, Anatomy and Physiology 7

• The Auricle 7

• External Auditory Canal 9

• The Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum) 10

3. Congenital Anomalies of the Pinna 15

• Otoplasty (Pinnaplasty) 15

• History of Otoplasty (Pinnaplasty) 16

• Surgical Technique of Otoplasty (Pinnaplasty) 19

• Microtia 75

• Preauricular Sinus 79

4. Traumatic Conditions Affecting External Ear 101

5. Inflammatory Conditions Affecting 

External Ear 112

• Acute Inflammatory Conditions Affecting 

External Ear 112

• Diseases of the External Auditory Canal 114

• Inflammatory Diseases of the Ear Canal 118

• Diseases of the Tympanic Membrane 121

6. Neoplastic lesions of the Pinna 171

7. Miscellaneous Conditions of the Pinna 197

• Malignant Otitis Externa 

(Necrotizing External Otitis) 211

Index 225

Contents

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