Basic Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

This course aims to improve knowledge of the applied anatomy of the head and neck, therefore developing an understanding of the application of this knowledge to the diagnosis and surgical management of the head and neck.

Convenor

Mr Barrie Evans
Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Southampton General Hospital

Level

The course is aimed at CT 1-2, ST 3-5 in OMFS, ENT, Plastic, Ophthalmology and Neurosurgery

Content

Applied anatomy of:

• Skin fascia and muscles of scalp and face
• Salivary glands
• Infratemporal fossa
• Anterior neck - thyroid and parathyroid
• Lateral neck
• Upper, middle and lower thirds of face
• Larynx and trachea
• Pharynx and upper oesophagus
• Oropharynx

Interactive lectures around indicative operations including:

• Coronal flap, rhytidectomy, local flaps
• Submandibular gland excision, parotidectomy
• Malar osteotomy, transoral access
• Thyroidectomy
• Radical neck dissection, selective neck dissection
• Frontal sinus repair, orbital blow out/decompression
• Rhinoplasty, FESS, Le fort I
• Labiomanbidulotomy, sagittal split
• Tracheostomy, laryngectomy
• Pharyngolaryngectomy
• Floor of mouth ablation and reconstruction

Format

• Interactive lectures
• Discussion groups led by established Head and Neck Surgeons
• Cadaveric Demonstrations
  

Additional Information

Key benefits

• Improved knowledge of the applied anatomy of the head and neck
• To develop an understanding of the application of this knowledge to the diagnosis and surgical management of the head and neck
• Teaching from an interdisciplinary faculty of experts in their fields