Pharynx the incredible rendezvous sites of gas, liquid and solid

The pharynx is an incredible structure in the human body. The pharynx moves food or water from the mouth to the esophagus and moves air from the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx or voice box. There are some conditions that can cause the pharynx to not function properly, affecting digestion, res...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Wang, Tang-Chuan, editor (editor)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : IntechOpen 2022.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009746458706719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introductory Chapter: Pharynx
  • The Important Role Involved in Both Respiratory and Digestive Systems
  • 2. New Insights into Beethoven's Deafness
  • 3. Esophagus
  • 4. Adenoids: Their Importance and the Role of Preserving Adenoids When Planning for Adenotonsillectomy
  • 5. Hypopharyngeal Cancer
  • 6. Pharynx Reconstruction and Quality of Life.