Thaj Jabin, Vaz Francis
Head and Neck Registrar, University College London Hospital, UK.
Prim Dent J. 2017 Aug 31;6(3):39-43. doi: 10.1308/205016817821931060.
The dentist's chair presents an opportunity to pick up ear nose and throat lesions, by virtue of the close proximity of the anatomical areas. Urgent two-week wait referral can expedite assessment and management of head and neck malignancies, thereby improving the prognosis. In this paper, we attempt to highlight the ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions that need a two week referral, as well as the benign head and neck lesions which can potentially be picked up in a dentist's chair.
由于解剖部位距离较近，牙科椅提供了发现耳鼻喉病变的机会。紧急两周等待转诊可加快头颈部恶性肿瘤的评估和治疗，从而改善预后。在本文中，我们试图强调需要两周转诊的耳鼻喉（ENT）疾病，以及在牙科椅上可能发现的头颈部良性病变。
