Head and neck surgery

Head and Neck Surgery

Head and neck surgery (pronunciation: /hɛd ænd nɛk ˈsɜːr.dʒər.i/) is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on surgical procedures involving the head, neck, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, nose, sinuses, and thyroid gland.

Etymology

The term "head and neck surgery" is derived from the anatomical regions it primarily deals with, namely the head and neck. The word "surgery" comes from the Greek "cheirourgia", meaning "hand work".

Related Terms

Otolaryngology: A medical specialty that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck. Head and neck surgery is a subspecialty of otolaryngology.
Maxillofacial surgery: A surgical specialty focusing on reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, and the oral cavity.
Oncology: The study of cancer. A significant part of head and neck surgery involves the treatment of head and neck cancers.
Plastic surgery: A surgical specialty dedicated to reconstruction of facial and body defects due to birth disorders, trauma, burns, and disease. It is often used in conjunction with head and neck surgery for reconstructive purposes.
Radiology: The medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the body. Radiology is often used in the diagnosis and treatment planning of conditions requiring head and neck surgery.

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Head and neck surgery