Synopsis
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. 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.
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Reviewer:Alan G. Micco, MD(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description:This book represents an outgrowth from a popular basic science course that was taught for many years in New York. It represents one of the only texts to present basic science information needed for an understanding of the clinical aspects of otolaryngology.
Purpose:The purpose is to present a comprehensive review of the basic science information that is needed by residents and medical students to better understand this specialty. The authors' objectives are well justified and they definitely met them.
Audience:The audience is primarily residents in otolaryngology. The book presents a review of the basic science material that they are required to master. It would also be of interest to medical students who are considering pursuing a career in otolaryngology. The authors as well as all of the contributors are well-known and well-respected authorities in the field.
Features:The audience is primarily residents in otolaryngology. The book presents a review of the basic science material that they are required to master. It would also be of interest to medical students who are considering pursuing a career in otolaryngology. The authors as well as all of the contributors are well-known and well-respected authorities in the field.
Assessment:There are no other books in the field like this one. It provides a comprehensive and useful review of basic science in this specialty. This book should be recommended for all residents in otolaryngology. It could also serve as an outline of material that should be covered in resident education programs in academic departments.