Use best practices in effectively treating infections of the head, neck,
and orofacial complex! Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections: An
Interdisciplinary Approach is the only resource on the market with
in-depth guidelines to the diagnosis and management of pathology due to
severe infections. No longer do you have to search through journal
articles and websites, as this comprehensive, full-color reference
covers both cutting-edge and time-tested approaches to recognizing and
handling infections. From well-known OMS educator James Hupp and oral
surgeon Elie Ferneini, and with chapters written by expert contributors,
this book is ideal for use in the classroom, as preparation for the NBDE
and specialty exams, and as a clinical resource for patient care.
- UNIQUE! Comprehensive coverage of head, neck, and orofacial infections
addresses the diagnosis and management of pathology due to infections
of the head and neck and orofacial complex.
- Expert contributors are drawn from the disciplines of oral and
maxillofacial surgery, head and neck surgery, plastic surgery, and
otolaryngology, and they provide state-of-the-art guidance based on
extensive experience with current techniques as well as technological
advances in managing head, neck, and orofacial infections.
- Over 500 photographs, radiographs, and illustrations demonstrate
pathologies, procedures, and outcomes.
- A logical organization addresses these topics: 1) issues that are
common to all infections of the head and neck region, 2) infections of
specific parts of the region, and 3) infections related to certain
procedures, types of patients, unusual organisms, and medical-legal
implications.
Key chapters
include:
Odontogenic Infections of the Fascial Spaces chapter focuses on the
etiology, clinical manifestations, anatomic considerations, and
treatment of odontogenic infections.
Nasal and Para-Nasal Sinus Infections chapter discusses the
pathophysiology and management of nasal and paranasal sinus infections.
Microbiologic Considerations with Dental Implants chapter reviews
the issues associated with the prevention of infection with surgical
implant placement, including the factors that are known to cause
infection, the putative bacteria involved and means to control infection
once it occurs.
