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Head and neck surgery is a surgical sub-field of medicine which is concerned with the structures of the head, neck, ear, nose and throat (ENT). Specialist doctors in this field are called head and neck surgeons. Some of the common surgical procedures performed by head and neck surgeons include thyrotomy, thyroplasty and tracheotomy. The procedure involving an incision of the larynx through the thyroid cartilage is known as thyrotomy. Thyroplasty is a procedure used to improve one's voice by altering the thyroid cartilage of the larynx. The procedure involving an incision on the anterior aspect of the neck, which is used to open a direct airway in the trachea, is known as tracheotomy. This book explores all the important aspects of head and neck surgery in the present day scenario. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. For all readers who are interested in head and neck surgery, the case studies included in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.

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