Oropharynx: 3D anatomy

Surgical approaches to the oropharynx have trended over the years from more invasive to more minimally invasive procedures, with the advent of transoral laser microsurgery and transoral robotic surgery. With less invasive procedure, visualization of critical structures may be more limited, necessita...

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Published in:Operative techniques in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery 2023-12, Vol.34 (4), p.207-211
Main Authors: Silver, Cheyanne M., Peraza, Lazaro R., Hernandez-Herrera, Gabriel A., Carlson, Matthew L., Yin, Linda X., Van Abel, Kathryn M., Tasche, Kendall K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomy
Head and neck
Oropharynx
Transoral laser microsurgery
Transoral robotic surgery
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Summary:Surgical approaches to the oropharynx have trended over the years from more invasive to more minimally invasive procedures, with the advent of transoral laser microsurgery and transoral robotic surgery. With less invasive procedure, visualization of critical structures may be more limited, necessitating a robust understanding and working knowledge of the underlying anatomy to avoid surgical complications and errors. Herein, we review pertinent anatomical structures in the oropharynx through use of a sagittally split cadaveric model in 2D and 3D imaging, with a focus on surgical relevance.
ISSN:1043-1810
DOI:10.1016/j.otot.2023.09.015