Anatomy and physiology of the palatine tonsils, adenoids, and lingual tonsils

Objective: This review aims to discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the palatine and pharyngeal tonsils, with reference to how this foundational understanding may affect patient management and surgical procedures in these regions of the upper airway. Methods: A literature search was performed...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Arambula, Jason R. Brown, Laura Neff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2021-07-01
Series:World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095881121000408