Pediatric sinusitis and sinus surgery

Comprehensively addressing the various aspects of sinus disease in children, this reference describes the entire spectrum of pediatric sinusitis management, surgery, and control. Opening with sections on anatomy and pathophysiology this book goes on to demonstrate approaches in diagnostic work-up and medical therapy. It also details surgical management and considers issues such as sinusitis complications, comorbidity, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, cystic fibrosis, and allergy or immune deficiency. This guide is a stand-alone source for anyone involved in pediatric sinus disease.

1. Embryology and anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses / Raphael Chan, Frank C. Astor, and Ramzi T. Younis -- 2. Pathophysiology and etiology of pediatric rhinosinusitis / Melissa A.M. Hertler, Ron B. Mitchell, and Rande H. Lazar -- 3. Diagnostic workup for pediatric rhinosinusitis / Edward Hepworth and Ron B. Mitchell -- 4. Adult versus pediatric sinusitis / Raphael Chan, Frank C. Astor, and Ramzi T. Younis -- 5. Complications of pediatric sinusitis / Kevin D. Pereira, Tina P. Elkins, and Ramzi T. Younis -- 6. Pediatric sinusitis and comorbidities / Maria T. Peña and George H. Zalzal -- 7. Pediatric allergy and sinusitis / Samantha M. Mucha and Fuad M. Baroody -- 8. Immune deficiency/disorders and pediatric sinusitis / Gary Kleiner -- 9. Cystic fibrosis and sinusitis / Craig S. Derkay and Scott A. Schraff -- 10. Medical treatment of rhinosinusitis in infants and children / Joshua A. Gottschall and Michael S. Benninger -- 11. Pediatric endoscopic sinus surgery / Ramzi T. Younis -- 12. Image-guided pediatric sinus surgery / Sam J. Daniel -- 13. A step-wise approach to endoscopic surgery for advanced sinonasal disease / Roy R. Casiano -- 14. Role of tonsils and adenoids in pedi…