Book description
Comprised of the expert opinions of several prominent
otolaryngologists, Controversies in Otolaryngology offers the rationale
and thinking behind 28 key topics in the field. In each easy-to-follow
section, you will find an important topic debated by three prominent
physicians. With a total of 84 different viewpoints on today's most
thought-provoking issues, highlighted by nearly 200 drawings and dozens
of tables, this book is an essential professional sourcebook. Covering
topics ranging from the role of chemotherapy in head and neck cancer to
cochlear implants in congenitally deaf children, this book is valuable
to all specialists. Whether you are just entering the field, an
experienced practitioner, or looking for guidance on specific topics,
Controversies in Otolaryngology offers expert opinions that often
validate or refute a practice protocol -- and always offers stimulating
and informative reading. ''Readers of this text will no doubt
appreciate the learning experience gained by having all relevant aspects
of an issue presented and reviewed in a critical manner. . .enjoyable
and educational. . .the most experienced practitioners and the greenest
students will find this text to be a useful reference.'' --Otology and
Neurology_x000D_ _x000D_ ''Closely examines subject matter considered to
be divisive wherein a consensus approach to treatment is lacking. .
.unique text that gives the reader the information necessary to make
informed clinical decisions under similar scenarios. Most subspecialty
areas within the otolaryngology are represented in the 28 chapters. Each
topic can be easily-read in one sitting, with provided references
serving as avenues for further, more detailed exploration. .
.well-written and edited resource on current controversial topics in
otolaryngology. . .concise design. . .highly recommended to general
otolaryngologists in practice and upper level residents in training.''
--Head & Neck H. B. Broidy Professor and Chairman of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Professor of Neurologic
Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
