Know the anatomy?

[Vix]

Hey guys,

I've heard that it is important to "know the anatomy" for the ENT Sub-I. What's the best resource to go about doing this? Should I buy an ENT text, review Netter plates, etc.

Thanks for the advice. Happy Holidays!

 

[resxn]

Hey guys,

I've heard that it is important to "know the anatomy" for the ENT Sub-I. What's the best resource to go about doing this? Should I buy an ENT text, review Netter plates, etc.

Thanks for the advice. Happy Holidays!

The easiest thing to do is Netter, but that's not the best way to identify anatomy surgically. If you can get your hands on a surgical atlas like Medina or with Myers, you'll be much better prepared because these will show the surgical anatomy, the various approaches for a case, the risks of the surgery, the pitfalls, the complications, and indications. You'll find it easier to shine if you can use one of these. However, remember, that these books are how one surgeon does it, not how everyone does it. So be knowledgeable enough to realize that the case you're in may not follow the technique in the atlas identically even though the ultimate result will be the same.

 

[kyley3k]

Another idea would be to take an anatomy review dissection course. My school offered a 2-4 week elective where you could redo the H and N dissection that you hadn't done since 1st year. I did my dissection right before my aways and it really helped me.

 

[Vix]

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[ZagDoc]

The easiest thing to do is Netter, but that's not the best way to identify anatomy surgically. If you can get your hands on a surgical atlas like Medina or with Myers, you'll be much better prepared because these will show the surgical anatomy, the various approaches for a case, the risks of the surgery, the pitfalls, the complications, and indications. You'll find it easier to shine if you can use one of these. However, remember, that these books are how one surgeon does it, not how everyone does it. So be knowledgeable enough to realize that the case you're in may not follow the technique in the atlas identically even though the ultimate result will be the same.

Totally agree with this. I started off trying to learn things by Netter and it just doesn't really translate to how the anatomy appears in the surgical field. I used Medina after the first week of my sub-i. It was great. Cummings also describes important anatomy to know for common procedures, though in prose form, not as much in diagrams.