Michael Hawke
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- Biography
- Dr. Hawke is a Professor Emeritus, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto. He is known both Nationally and Internationally for his basic and clinical research in diseases of the ear and sinuses. He has traveled the world extensively as an Invited Professor delivering countless lectures and seminars.
He is one of the pioneers in medical photography and has a true passion for it, having amassed over 10,000 photographs of the ear in his personal library. These photographs were captured using telescopic techniques that he also helped pioneer.
He has authored well over 100 peer reviewed publications, written over 20 textbooks and atlases, produced countless lecture notes on ear pathology and supervised over 50 Fellows with the sole intent of advancing the educational mission of our medical students, residents and fellows.
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On The Origin of the Application of the Arthoscopic Shaver in Endoscopic...
This short promotional (historical) video explains how the arthoscopic shaver can to be used in ensocopic sinus surgery.
Concha Bullosa Resection
The video demonstrates the resection of a large concha bullosa, which is an anatomic anomaly, in which an air cell is found in the bony part of medial nasal concha.
Anterior Wall Sphenoid Sinusotomy - Endoscopy
The film shows the anterior wall sphenoid sinusotomy, performed endoscopically.
Intranasal Maxillary Sinus Antrostomy - Endoscopy
The video demonstrates an endoscopic intranasal maxillary sinus antrostomy.
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis - Endoscopic Treatment
This video presents a endoscopic management of a chronic maxillary sinusitis, caused by a fungal infection.
Nasal Polypectomy - Endoscopy
The video shows an endoscopic nasal polypectomy using a Stryker "Hummer".
Choanal Polyp - Endoscopic Removal
The video shows a presentation of a patient, who suffered from nasal obstruction due to a choanal polyp. The film consists of a discussion on patient's MR of sinuses and a film showing the procedure.
Nasal Septoplasty - Endoscopy
The patient presented with a sharp septal spur, which was excised endoscopically to relieve the obstruction and ensure the access to the middle meatus.
Large Choanal Polyp - Endoscopic Removal
The video shows an endoscopic removal of a large choanal polyp.The polyp has completely filled the nasal pharynx. Patients usually present with a long history of nasal obstruction.
Hypoplastic Maxillary Sinus Type 2 - Endoscopic Management
The video presents an endoscopic management of type 2 hypoplastic maxillary sinus.It is characterized by absence or hypoplasia of the uncinate process and an ill-defined infundibular passage.
Anterior Ethmoidectomy - Endoscopy
The video demostrates a cadaveric endoscopic anterior ethmoid dissection, performed by dr Ian Witterick from the University of Toronto.The editor and producer of this video is Michael Hawke MD.
Lacrimal Bone Dehiscence - Endoscopy
The video presents an endoscopic examination of a dehiscence. It can be defined as a nontraumatic bony defect, here in the lacrimal bone, which separates the orbit from the ethmoid sinus.
Anterior Bent Uncinate Process - Endoscopy
The video presents an endoscopic image of uncinate process of the ethmoid bone , which is anteriorly bent. Patient reported recurring sinus infection and pressure headaches.
Frontal Sinus Mucocoele - Endoscopic Treatment
The video presents an endoscopic decompression of a large mucocoele, placed in the right frontal sinus. After it had eroded into the orbit, the mucocoele displaced the eyeball laterally.
Maxillary Sinus Cholesterol Cyst - Endoscopic Removal
The video shows an endoscopic removal of a large intramaxillary sinus cyst. It cosisted of serous fluid and many shiny, white cholesterol crystals.
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Nasal Polypectomy - Endoscopy
The video shows an endoscopic nasal polypectomy using a Stryker "Hummer".
Caldwell Luc Procedure - Endoscopy
This video presents the Caldwell-Luc procedure, performed endoscopically through a little puncture in the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus.
Intranasal Maxillary Sinus Antrostomy - Endoscopy
The video demonstrates an endoscopic intranasal maxillary sinus antrostomy.
Nasal Septal Spur - Endoscopic Removal
The video presents an endoscopic removal of a nasal septal spur.
Hanging Polyp Of The Maxillary Sinus - Endoscopic Removal
The video shows an endoscopic removal of a hanging polyp arising from the roof of the right maxillary sinus.
Anterior Ethmoidectomy - Endoscopy
The video demostrates a cadaveric endoscopic anterior ethmoid dissection, performed by dr Ian Witterick from the University of Toronto.The editor and producer of this video is Michael Hawke MD.
Maxillary Sinus Antrostomy - Intranasal, Endoscopic
The video shows an endoscopic intranasal antrostomy of the left maxillary sinus.
Concha Bullosa Resection
The video demonstrates the resection of a large concha bullosa, which is an anatomic anomaly, in which an air cell is found in the bony part of medial nasal concha.
Hypoplastic Maxillary Sinus Type 2 - Endoscopic Management
The video presents an endoscopic management of type 2 hypoplastic maxillary sinus.It is characterized by absence or hypoplasia of the uncinate process and an ill-defined infundibular passage.
Frontal Sinus Mucocoele - Endoscopic Treatment
The video presents an endoscopic decompression of a large mucocoele, placed in the right frontal sinus. After it had eroded into the orbit, the mucocoele displaced the eyeball laterally.
Maxillary Sinus Cholesterol Cyst - Endoscopic Removal
The video shows an endoscopic removal of a large intramaxillary sinus cyst. It cosisted of serous fluid and many shiny, white cholesterol crystals.
Nasal Septoplasty - Endoscopy
The patient presented with a sharp septal spur, which was excised endoscopically to relieve the obstruction and ensure the access to the middle meatus.
Anterior Wall Sphenoid Sinusotomy - Endoscopy
The film shows the anterior wall sphenoid sinusotomy, performed endoscopically.
Large Choanal Polyp - Endoscopic Removal
The video shows an endoscopic removal of a large choanal polyp.The polyp has completely filled the nasal pharynx. Patients usually present with a long history of nasal obstruction.
Prominent Circumvallate Papillae
Prominent circumvallate papillae can be a source of concern to a patient if they discover what they think is a suspicious swelling at the base of the tongue. This illustration shows how prominent circumvallate...
Normal Tonsils
The appearance of the normal palatine tonsils is extremely varied. The tonsils may appear to protrude so far that they almost meet in the midline or they may be buried in the oropharyngeal wall to such...
The Colours of Cerumen
Cerumen or ear wax is a complex mixture of desquamated keratin squames and hairs combined with secretions of the sebaceous and cerumenous glands. Cerumen varies in colour from golden yellow through brown...
Acute Edema of the Uvula
Acute swelling of the uvula may arise from trauma, as part of an allergic reaction, or as part of an infective process. In this patient a traumatic endotracheal intubation resulted in this swollen uvula....
ASA Triad Thick Yellow Mucus
Note the abnormally thick yellowish mucus frequently found in patients with the ASA Triad. The mucus may be so thick and rubbery in consistency that it may initially be confused with the nasal polyp.
Papilloma Soft Palate
Oral papillomas are benign neoplasms derived from squamous epithelium, which can be found in any part of the oral cavity, although the soft palate, uvula and consular regions are the most common. The...
Palatal Hematoma
The medium-sized red hematoma or "blood blister" on this hard palate is the result of minor local trauma in a patient on anticoagulants.
Hypertrophic Scar Following Nasal Piercing
This patient developed a local infection after nasal piercing and removed the stud. The result two months later his this raised round hypertrophic scar.
Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
Herpetic Gingivostomatitis is the gingival and oral response to a herpes simplex infection. In this teenage patient, the characteristic ulcers on the lips and an intense painful inflammation of the gingivae...
Benign Papilloma of the Uvula
Note the pedunculated papilloma that has developed from the tip of this uvula.
Normal Tympanic Membrane Light Reflex
The white reflection seen in the four o'clock position of this normal right tympanic membrane is a reflection of the otoscopic light. This is the area of the tympanic membrane that is situated directly...
Elongated Uvula
The normal length of the uvula is extremely varied. This photograph shows an elongated but normal uvula. In those rare instances when the uvula becomes so long that it reaches the laryngeal inlet and...
Epidermal Cyst External Ear Canal
There is an epidermal inclusion system arising from the cartilaginous external auditory canal.
Chronic Cryptic Tonsillitis
Tonsillar crypts can collect debris, as shown here. Excessive collection of debris in multiple crypts may result in halitosis. Some patients can become quite adept at manually expressing the debris from...
Diseases Of The Ear Volume1 The Pinna
eBook: Diseases Of The Ear Volume1 The Pinna, color atlas by Michael Hawke and Anthony F. Jahn.
Diseases of the Ear Volume 4 The Otic Capsule
This is the fourth section [the otic capsule] from Diseases of the Ear: Clinical and Pathologic Aspects by Michael Hawke MD and Anthony F Jahn MD which covers the anatomy and the diseases which affect...
Diseases of the Ear Volume 2 The External Ear Canal
This is volume 2 of Diseases of the Ear Clinical and Pathologic Aspects by Michael Hawke and Anthony F Jahn. This volume covers the clinical appearance and the histopathologic features of those disorders...
Diseases of the Ear Volume 5 The Inner Ear
This is volume 5 [The Inner EAR] of Diseases of the Ear: Clinical and Pathologic aspects by Michael Hawke MD and Anthony F Jahn MD. This volume covers the inner ear in depth including subjects such as:...
Diseases of The Ear Part 1; The Pinna
Volume 1 of Diseases of the Ear: Clinical and Pathologic aspects, covers both the visual and histopathological aspects of those diseases which affect the Pinna.