Paediatric otolaryngology
Abstract
Abstract This chapter outlines conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat that may present to paediatric general surgeons, as well as to paediatric otolaryngologists. These include infections (otitis media, mastoiditis, sinusitis, and retropharyngeal abscess), foreign bodies, nasal conditions (including epistaxis), and treatment of drooling. It also discusses how to safely perform a paediatric tracheostomy.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
Tracheal and airway disorders
Publication details
- Pages
- 559–564
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter