A step by step bedside ultrasonographic anatomy of head and neck for the ENT surgeon

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In today's era of specialized medicine, efficient management of time and resources is essential for medical specialists aiming to enhance diagnosis and treatment while ensuring patient compliance. Current practices heavily depend on CT and MRI imaging, which can be costly, irradiating, and subject to long wait times. Ultrasound procedures are often utilized in crowded imaging departments, but what if ENT surgeons performed these procedures themselves? This material emphasizes the value of ultrasound in clinical practice, starting each chapter with a concise overview of key anatomy concepts and tips for visualizing anatomical landmarks. Designed as an atlas, it features a blend of clinical images showing proper transducer positioning, unmarked sonographic windows, and labeled anatomical landmarks. Each chapter focuses on crucial areas, including lymph nodes for TNM staging, thyroid and parathyroid, laryngeal sonography for emergencies, salivary glands, and sonography for traumatic facial lesions, as well as important vascular and neural structures. Young doctors are encouraged to use this resource as a bedside guide, performing examinations step by step to establish routine practices and reduce malpractice risks by maintaining a comprehensive perspective on pathology. This material aims to benefit not only ENT and HNS surgeons but also specialists from other fields, including endocrinology, trauma, and general practitioners.