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Special Surgical Procedures II LESSON 1: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Surgery Section IV: THROAT, TONGUE, AND NECK SURGERY
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Section IV. THROAT, TONGUE, AND NECK SURGERY
1-32. THROAT OPERATIONS
Surgery of the throat (see figure 1-11) may be done to halt or correct the effects of trauma or disease, including neoplasm. Structures included in throat surgery are the pharynx, larynx, trachea, tongue, palate, tonsils, and adenoids.
Figure 1-11. Sagittal section of the face and neck.
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