Book description
Designed to prepare otolaryngology residents and practitioners for the
sort of cases they will see in daily practice, this comprehensive review
provides readers with systematic, up-to-date coverage of every major ENT
specialty, including otology and neurotology, the skull base, rhinology,
laryngology, head and neck cancer, sleep disorders, pediatric
otolaryngology, trauma, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and
more. Each carefully selected case follows a consistent user-friendly
format that guides the user through history, differential diagnosis,
test interpretation, the definitive diagnosis, medical and surgical
management, rehabilitation, and follow-up. The authors provide clearly
articulated management algorithms and contemporary assessment strategies
for each clinical scenario. Multiple-choice questions appear at the end
of each chapter to enhance understanding of the case studies and
optimize the learning experience.
Features:
88 clinical cases direct from the experts at the University of
Cincinnati, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Discussion of key ENT topics, such as otitis media, sudden
sensorineural hearing loss, spasmodic dysphonia, the facial nerve,
obstructive sleep apnea, and more
More than 150 illustrations, including full-color intraoperative
images and high-quality radiographs
Consistent presentation throughout the book enhances ease-of-use
282 multiple-choice review questions that are ideal for self-assessment
Extensive bibliography with references to the current literature
Practical and concise, this must-have book is an indispensable tool for
ENT residents and fellows. It also serves as a handy refresher for
experienced physicians in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, primary
care, pediatrics, and internal medicine who are looking for an efficient
way to hone their diagnostic and management skills. It is not often that
one canfind a well-written, high-yield text with high-quality color
images, for . 9[9].--Head & NeckThis publication is [a] great value.
I cannot recall a better book passing through myy hands as a Book Review
Editor. I wish I still had it!--Journal of Laryngology & Otology
"A comprehensive selection of cases representing every major
otolaryngology subspecialty...presents many of the most common
otolaryngology problems seen in clinical practice and systematically
instructs the reader through the cases. The uniform format used
throughout is easy to follow, as well as user-friendly...provides a
high-yield learning tool for the training otolaryngologist...a
versatile, enjoyable resource."--Annals of Otology, Rhinology &
Laryngology H. B. Broidy Professor and Chairman of Otolaryngology-Head
and Neck Surgery, and Professor of Neurologic Surgery, University of
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
