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Microsurgery in otolaryngology: the future.
- Source :
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The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery [Aust N Z J Surg] 1980 Aug; Vol. 50 (4), pp. 347-51. - Publication Year :
- 1980
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Abstract
- Five areas of active clinical research development in otolaryngology have been selected to illustrate the specific applications of microsurgical principles and the potential future of associated bioengineering research. These are: (i) biocompatible microelectronic circuitry and cochlear electrode implant in total cochlear deafness, with preservation of auditory nerve function; (ii) microneural surgery of the facial nerve in hemifacial spasm and the techniques available for reinnervation of the paralysed larynx; (iii) laser microsurgery of the larynx--a new surgical modality dependent on high-precision control through the operating microscope; (iv) microvascular free tissue transfer in head and neck reconstruction and its potential value following combined irradiation therapy for carcinoma; and (v) human laryngeal transplantation--its current status.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0004-8682
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6932843
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1980.tb04137.x