Basic Otolaryngology

Winner of the First Prize in ENT at the 2006 BMA (British Medical Association) Medical Book CompetitionThis is a remarkable introduction to the complex world of otorhinolaryngology, in full color!This beautifully conceived book makes learning ENT almost simple, with its excellent drawings and photographs of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of this region. Throughout the book connections are made to internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery. A highly structured text, using boxed information and tables, provides a quick overview of the subject.This is a highly effective introduction to ENT for senior medical students and interns.

Here is a complete resource for all the basic science and clinical knowledge related to otolaryngology, from relevant molecular biology to physiology to clinical practice. It offers excellent coverage of all key topics with one goal in mind — to provide a solid foundation for the understanding and practice of this diverse specialty. Both comprehensive and succinct, this book is an ideal review text and study tool for residents preparing for their board exams. Organized into six organ-specific sections, the book provides such key clinical information as: basic principles of allergic diseases, the oncology of head and neck tumors, the biology and testing of olfactory dysfunction, neurological disorders of the larynx, sleep apnea management, working with hearing aids and cochlear implants, and much more. Each chapter features a Chapter Outline, numerous tables, and Self-Test Questions with their answers to ensure thorough comprehension. You will also find more than 350 illustrations demonstrating important concepts. This book is an invaluable resource for residents taking their boards and a useful refresher for practicing otolaryngologists at all levels. It is the one reference you will turn to again and again.

Providing an overview on the field of otolaryngology, this work features a bulleted, summary-style format that facilitates study and understanding. This is a useful book for Otolaryngology and head and neck surgery residents. It explains: techniques for paranasal sinus surgery; examples of imaging; and minimally surgical techniques.

The leading guide to otolaryngology -- invaluable as both a general review and as a preparation for board certification or recertification Since 1973, Essential Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery has proven itself as the benchmark guide to otolaryngology. This classic reference has now been thoroughly updated to bring you up to speed with today's practice of otolaryngology. In a single, compact volume, the book delivers the very latest critical information to help you treat conditions involving the head and neck, such as sinusitis, sensory disorders, cancer, and sleep disorders. Features: Top-to-bottom coverage that spans the entire discipline, yet provides an easy, at-a-glance review and summary of key information in otolaryngology The perfect otolaryngology primer for the medical student/internist, and the ideal board review resource--in one complete volume! Accessible, clinically relevant insights into this dynamic specialty NEW! Addition of international contributors who deliver a timely new global perspective NEW! More diagnostic algorithms throughout the text to sharpen your clinical decision-making NEW! Chapters on Cysts and Tumors of the Jaw, TNM Classification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Malignant Melanoma

The leading guide to otolaryngology – invaluable for board review or as a clinical refresher For more than four decades, K.J. Lee’s Essential Otolaryngology has been the premier international guide to otolaryngology. This classic reference delivers top-to-bottom coverage that spans the entire discipline and provides an easy, at-a-glance review of the field’s must-know information. The tenth edition features quick-access bulleted text, 150 illustrations, 100 tables, and thoroughly updated chapters that bring you up to speed with today’s practice of otolaryngology. Features: The latest clinical information to help you treat dozens of conditions involving the head and neck, including: Balance disorders, Facial nerve paralysis, Congenital hearing loss, Cleft lip and palate, Infections of the temporal bone, Balance disorders, Facial nerve paralysis, Tumors of the larynx, Sinusitis, Cysts and tumors of the jaw Coverage of nutrition, fluid, and electrolytes; facial plastic surgery; anesthesia for head and neck surgery; and pharmacology and therapeutics The perfect otolaryngology primer and the ideal board review resource – in one compact volume An increased number of diagnostic algorithms to enhance clinical decision making

A stellar reference with the full spectrum of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery! Now in full color, the revised and updated second edition of David Goldenberg's and Bradley Goldstein's acclaimed, award-winning Handbook of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is the GOLD standard among pocket guides for this specialty. Packed with information in an all-encompassing scope, yet conveniently portable, this book's reader-friendly organization (and superb index) is designed for quick reference. Sections cover Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology and the Upper Aerodigestive Tract, Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, General Otolaryngology, and (new for this edition) Endocrine Surgery. Most chapters follow a standard format, beginning with a handy list of key points, followed by epidemiology, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, how to best conduct the physical exam, imaging, treatment options, outcomes, and appropriate follow-up. Detailed guidance on the full continuum of patient care-from pediatric to geriatric-is provided, which is indispensable for day-to-day practice. Key Highlights Color figures explain procedures, and numerous tables facilitate learning and recall. The latest TNM staging data is included within all cancer-related chapters. Where applicable, each section begins with emergency situations, providing speedy access when most needed. Three appendices provide basic procedures such as bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, and tonsillectomy; illustrations of the twelve cranial nerves; and cross-referencing to help treat immediate emergencies. This book is the essential companion for residents, fellows, and beginning clinicians in otolaryngology, and for all physicians and allied professionals in other disciplines who can use rapid and reliable guidance on ENT medicine.

This highly practical surgical guide presents detailed descriptions of the most established and important surgical techniques for the full range of ENT conditions. The expert authors describe the key stages of each procedure in a step-by-step format supplemented by clearly labeled illustrations. Every consistently organized chapter begins with an overview of the basic anatomic, functional, and clinical principles followed by vital information on indications, contraindications, surgical instruments, anesthesia, and postoperative care.Features Over 900 high-quality drawings display the main steps of each procedure Easy-to-reference textboxes highlight surgical rules, tips, tricks and risks, and give advice on how to manage potential complications The latest information on recent developments in transplantation, cochlear implants, bone-anchored prosthesis, and laser-supported interventions Coverage of the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques, such as external rhinoplasty, scar revision, keloid management, and free skin grafts This surgical atlas is an indispendavle tool for the training otolaryngologist. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology 2011ENT-Head and Neck Surgery: Essential Procedures is an indispensable companion for all fellows and residents in otolaryngology during training and in daily practice.