Overview
"This represents the definitive textbook in the field of neurotology." (Doody's) This unique volume bridges the gap between medical neurology, neurosurgery, and otolaryngology. For this must-have reference, 121 leading experts synthesize the current body of knowledge in the rapidly growing field of neurotology, providing state-of-the-art guidelines for clinical diagnosis and management. The New Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect all of the very latest developments in research and practice.
• Explores otologic manifestations of neurological disease.
• Describes the electrophysiological diagnosis of neurotologic disorders.
• Presents step-by-step guidance on surgical management, including procedures for treating tumors of the cerebellopontine angle and skull base.
• Presents hundreds of skillful medical illustrations that depict complex neurotologic concepts and procedures with great clarity.
• Delivers new chapters covering recent advances in areas such as molecular genetics, brain plasticity, neuroscience, microsurgery, and surgical navigation.
• Offers greatly enhanced coverage of MR Imaging, a modality that has enabled earlier and more accurate diagnosis of many otologic syndromes.
• Explores otologic manifestations of neurological disease.
• Describes the electrophysical diagnosis of neurotologic disorders.
• Presents step-by-step guidance on surgical management, including procedures for treating tumors of the cerebellopontine angle and skull base.
• Presents hundreds of skillful medical illustrations that depict complex neurotologic concepts and procedures with great clarity.
This book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.
Synopsis
Research in the field is robust, and much has developed since the early 1990s when the first edition of this comprehensive resource was published, including certification of the field as a subspecialty by the American Board of Otolaryngology. William F. House (otology, Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital), known as the "father" of neurotology, provides the foreword, which is followed by a section of color plates and then an extensive introductory chapter on the history of neurotology and skull base surgery. Subsequent chapters are arranged in sections on anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the ear and auditory nervous system; symptoms of neurotologic disease; diagnosis; radiology; neurotologic manifestations of neurologic disease; pediatric issues; peripheral audiovestibular disorders; surgery; skull base diseases; facial nerve disorders; and rehabilitative techniques and devices. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Alan G. Micco, MD(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description:This is a multiauthored textbook written by the leading authorities in neurotology.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide a comprehensive review of the subspecialty of neurotology. This book has brought the specialty out of the journals and into a concise, yet comprehensive overview.
Audience:The audience is primarily practitioners in neurotology. A lot of the information, especially on the work-up and diagnosis of patients with related disorders, is helpful to any otolaryngologist or otolaryngology trainee.
Features:This book features one of the finest assemblies of authorities in a subspecialty. The chapters are well written and references are current and exhaustive. The foreword by Dr. William House is outstanding.
Assessment:This is an exciting and important book in this subspecialty of otolaryngology. It is well written and thorough. The only drawback is that the target audience is small.
Editorials
From the Publisher
Doody's Rating:• *
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This represents the definitive textbook in the field of neurotology. This is the second edition of a multiauthored book that has become the standard textbook for neurotology. It is a comprehensive text for the specialty, and this edition has updated information to keep up with the growing amount of information.
This book provides a comprehensive review of the fast growing field of neurotology. All aspects of the field are covered well by experts. Patient problems and disease states are covered thoroughly, including all aspects of the examination, testing, surgery, and rehabilitation. Histopathology of the disease entities is also well covered. There are outstanding illustrations including many color panels.
Weighted Numerical Score: 100
"Research in the field is robust, and much has developed since the early 1990s when the first edition of this comprehensive resource was published, including certification of the field as a subspecialty by the American Board of Otolaryngology. William F. House (otology, Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital), known as the 'father' of neurotology, provides the foreword, which is followed by a section of color plates and then an extensive introductory chapter on the history of neurotology and skull base surgery. Subsequent chapters are arranged in sections on anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the ear and auditory nervous system; symptoms of neurotologic disease; diagnosis; radiology; neurotologic manifestations of neurologic disease; pediatric issues; peripheral audiovestibular disorders; surgery; skull base diseases; facial nerve disorders; and rehabilitative techniques and devices." —SciTech Book News, March 2005
From The Critics
Reviewer: Alan Micco, M.D.(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)Description: This is a multiauthored textbook written by the leading authorities in neurotology.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a comprehensive review of the subspecialty of neurotology. This book has brought the specialty out of the journals and into a concise, yet comprehensive overview.
Audience: The audience is primarily practitioners in neurotology. A lot of the information, especially on the work-up and diagnosis of patients with related disorders, is helpful to any otolaryngologist or otolaryngology trainee.
Features: This book features one of the finest assemblies of authorities in a subspecialty. The chapters are well written and references are current and exhaustive. The foreword by Dr. William House is outstanding.
Assessment: This is an exciting and important book in this subspecialty of otolaryngology. It is well written and thorough. The only drawback is that the target audience is small.
4 Stars! from Doody