Book description
Clinical Otology
is the complete reference for basic scientific information on the
functioning of the ear and current techniques for the diagnosis,
management, and rehabilitation of patients with common otologic
disorders. In this edition the authors address important topics such as
the genetic diagnosis of hereditary hearing loss, management of superior
canal dehiscence, evidence-based management of otitis media with
effusion, middle ear and brain stem implantable hearing devices, new
applications of transtympanic therapy, and more. The book features the
exquisite color photographs of world-class otologic photographer Eiji
Yanagisawa, MD.Highlights of the third edition:
New chapters on Molecular Biology and Clinical Otology, Molecular
Disorders and Clinical Otology, Pharmacology of Otologic Drugs, and
Cystic Lesions of the Petrous Apex
More than 400 illustrations and full-color photographs to aid the
comprehension of key concepts
Comprehensive lists of references for pursuing topics in greater depth
All otologists, otolaryngologists, audiologists, neurologists,
neurosurgeons, and students seeking to optimize patient care should add
this state-of-the-art reference to their professional library. "A
fantastic update to the previous edition...The authorship represents a
spectrum of the most renowned otologists currently practicing...This
text represents an excellent summary of the current state of knowledge
in otology. It is quite user friendly in its organization...The chapters
are richly illustrated with consistent line diagrams, generous inclusion
of radiographic images, and beautiful full-color illustrations. This
text is strongly recommended as a primer in otology for residents.
Practicing otolaryngologists and otologists will find it a useful
review. The text's up-to-date contributions and references offer an
excellent resource even for the experienced otologist."--Otology
& Neurotology Program Director, Clinical Trials, Division of
Scientific Programs, National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD,
USA H. B. Broidy Professor and Chairman of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery, and Professor of Neurologic Surgery, University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati, OH, USA
